Residential Student Supervisor - Pasadena (Part-time, Contract)

Indigo Research; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 447,000 - 586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation covered

Job summary

Indigo Research is seeking a Residential Student Supervisor for a short-term, on-site role in the United States. The role focuses on student safety, daily operations, and weekend excursions within a housing-provided program for a Dec 17–29, 2026 window.

Ideal candidates have RA/TA background and prior experience with students, with willingness to undergo required training and pass a background check for work with minors.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate or Master's in Sciences/STEM.
• Location: United States, California residents preferred.
• Experience: Prior RA/TA experience and experience working with high school/undergrad students.
• Availability: Must live on-site for the full program (Dec 17–29, 2026).
• Compliance: Background check for working with minors required.
• Training: Willingness to complete CPR, Youth Mental Health, and Safeguarding training before start.
• Skills: Strong judgment, time management, organization, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Residential supervision on-site to ensure student safety and curfew adherence.
• Supervise logistics: lab commutes, attendance, meals, and group communications.
• Lead weekend excursions and plan social activities; assist move-in/out and housing logistics.

Skills

Strong judgment

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or Master's in Sciences/STEM

Job description

Overview

The Innovator Global Lab is a premium, blended research mentorship experience designed for ambitious high school students. In partnership with a local lab - the Pasadena Bio Collaborative, we guide students through a rigorous curriculum focused on primary research and paper creation in Neuroscience. Students engage in wet lab mentorship to gain hands-on experience in research methodologies and academic writing.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated candidate with prior experience as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Research Assistant (RA) to join us as a Residential Student Supervisor. In this role, you will act as the primary bridge between the academic program and the student experience. You will be responsible for the day-to-day well-being, safeguarding, and logistical supervision of our cohort.

While this is a residential supervision role, we specifically seek candidates with an academic research background who have experience interacting with students and can provide support as they navigate high-level research for the first time.

Dates

17th Dec-29th Dec, 2026

Please note: This is a contractual role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Safety

• Residential Supervision: Reside on-site (hotel) to ensure student safety, including conducting night rounds to monitor noise and ensuring all students are in their rooms by the curfew.
• Well-being Monitoring: Monitor student health and well-being, reporting any concerns (such as students skipping meals or signs of illness) to the Program Lead immediately.
• Emergency Response: Act as the first point of contact during nights and weekends; be prepared to handle emergencies, including accompanying students to clinics/hospitals if necessary.

2. Logistics & Daily Operations

• Lab Commute: Supervise the daily internal commute, accompanying students from the hotel to the laboratory facilities and back, ensuring the group stays together and arrives on time.
• Attendance: Take roll calls at the start of every session/transport movement. Immediately investigate and report any unauthorized absences.
• Meal Supervision: Support the Program Lead in arranging meals for the students, engaging with them socially and ensuring they are eating regularly.
• Communications: Manage a WhatsApp group for your assigned student cohort to disseminate schedule changes/announcements and facilitate quick communication.

3. Events & Excursions

• Weekend Leadership: Take primary responsibility for leading and supervising weekend excursions and cultural trips.
• Social Activities: Plan and run a variety of social activities on designated evenings to foster team building and relaxation.
• Move-In/Move-Out: Assist with student arrivals, check-ins, and departures, ensuring students are settled into their rooms and have necessary contact information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master's program in Sciences/STEM (F-1 and J-1 holders not eligible)
• Location: Anywhere in the US, California residents preferred
• Experience:
  • Prior experience as a Research Assistant (RA) or Teaching Assistant (TA).
  • Demonstrated experience working with high school/undergraduate students
• Availability: Must be available to live on-site for the full duration of the program i.e 17-29th Dec 2026 including weekends.
• Compliance: Must pass a mandatory background check for working with minors.
• Training: Willingness to complete mandatory training (including CPR, Youth Mental Health, and Safeguarding) prior to the program start.
• Skills:
  • Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations/emergencies.
  • Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills

Compensation & inclusions

• Total Monetary Stipend: $2800 for the full program duration
• Paid as taxable compensation
• Prorated in the event of late arrival or early departure

Housing (Fully Covered)

• Private single-room accommodation for the full duration of the program
• Lodging will be in the same residence or hotel as students and Indigo Research staff

Meals

• Daily breakfast and lunch provided throughout the program

Transportation

• Daily lab or academic site commutes and Program-related weekend excursions.

Program Activities

• All entry fees, tickets, and activity costs for scheduled excursions, cultural outings, and social events are fully covered.