Temporary Residential Coordinator - Fall 2026

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Job summary

Brandeis University, in partnership with Legacy Heritage Fund, invites applications for a Residential Coordinator to supervise staff and support students during the B2L December Retreat at Brandeis-associated venues. The role requires an undergraduate degree and experience with teens, camp counseling, or youth programming, with a focus on creativity and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, leading retreat logistics, coordinating speakers, and ensuring a positive,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker, or religious school teacher.
• Experience supervising teens and following program policies.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel with students and educators.
• Supervise B2L Community Educators and provide guidance as needed.
• Oversee all Retreat programming and logistics as pre-planned.
• Serve as point person for instructors and guest speakers during the Retreat.
• Coordinate with the Project Director to plan and attend Orientation (via Zoom).
• Meet with the Project Director before the Retreat to plan and organize.
• Assist with bringing supplies to the hotel and returning them to Brandeis.
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Skills

Supervising teens

Staff supervision

Youth programs

Creativity

Flexibility

Policy compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Better to Learn is a partnership between Brandeis University and Legacy Heritage Fund that brings together Jewish teens in weekly online learning sessions. In addition, students are invited to the Boston area for a three day residency in late December to engage in thoughtful learning, hear guest speakers, connect with their online peers and visit Brandeis University. We seek a Residential Coordinator to supervise staff and support students and programming at the B2L December Retreat.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham) with students and Community Educators;
• Supervise B2L Community Educators and provide any guidance and support needed;
• Oversee all Retreat programming (pre-planned);
• Oversee all Retreat logistics and programmatic needs;
• Serve as the point person for Instructors and Guest Speakers during the Retreat;
• In consultation with the B2L Project Director, plan and attend B2L Retreat Orientation (via Zoom);
• Meet with the Project Director 2-4 times before the Retreat to plan/organize;
• Assist with bringing supplies to the hotel and returning them to Brandeis;
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree;
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher;
• Experience working with and supervising teens;
• Must be creative, flexible and able to comply with all program policies.

Compensation : $2000 plus room and board

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").