Residential Fellow

Work Schedule:
Full-time – The Residential Fellow typically works 8-hour shifts, with an array of assignments ranging from work in the Program Office, assistance in the Wellness Office, or hall monitor shifts to support participants’ needs and maintain inventory of game/supplies that participants can check-out. Participate in a shift rotation (including nights and weekends) established as a team during in-person Orientation. Facilitates Family Time, which is a social, identity development and group teamwork curriculum for a cohort of 10-15 participants across all three program sessions. 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities : 

• Work 8-hour shifts daily throughout the session in the Program Office, Wellness Office, and hall monitoring. Participants visit the Program Office for all their non-academic needs such as lost keys, roommate conflicts, maintenance issues, and participant sign in/out. The Wellness Office shifts may require that you accompany participants to Yale Health as needed. Hall monitor shifts will mainly take place during free periods to ensure that room capacity is being monitored, as well as ensuring participants are being respectful of communal spaces. 
• Will be assigned on a rotating basis as an Events Fellow to help coordinate and implement curriculum for residential activities with the college’s Residential Life Team Events Lead. 
• Participate in overseeing the implementation of residential curriculum social educational program wide activities: 
  • ​Family Time - “YYGS Families” are comprised of one staff member and 10-15 participants; which meet on a regular basis in the morning, and the goal of Family Time is to foster a tight-knit community for the participants during their time at YYGS. While supporting their social emotional needs, and serving as a mentor. 
  • Speaker Series - Like TED talks, students audition to give a five to seven-minute talk in front of their YYGS classmates on a topic they’re passionate about and want to share. The Residential Life Team organizes the selection of speakers, helps participants prepare, and organizes the event for all 650 participants. While also giving thoughtful feedback to enhance their presentation materials or public speaking abilities. 
  • Talent Show - A program favorite! A program tradition! Organize a talent show for participants to show off their skills.    
  • Free Time - Each evening after 9pm, weekend mornings, and on a few occasional afternoons. The Residential Life Team is responsible for providing supervision and offering optional activities for students to enjoy. Each Residential Fellow is required to host 1 event per session. 2/3 events can be a collaboration with up to 3 other staff members.  
• ​Work with the rest of the Residential Life Team to run participant check-in/check-out. Check-in duties include ensuring that all participants successfully arrive at the program, distributing nametags, and helping families and students orient themselves. Check-out procedures include room inspections and collecting Prox cards, and room keys.   
• Work collaboratively to help ensure all 650 participants are present and engaged in each scheduled YYGS component. Proactively connect with students who may be absent by checking in with them in their rooms, classrooms, or other areas within campus. 
• Enforce the expectation that participants respect the property of the residential college and all individuals in the vicinity, including Yale affiliates who share the space with YYGS.  
• Ensure that the residential needs of participants are met (facilities and accommodation, etc.) and report/document any concerns. 
• Ensure that all participants are respecting the evening curfew 10pm, and quiet hours 11pm-8am.      
• Follow proper strategies (including proper documentation) for disciplinary action of YYGS participants.  
• Be a mentor and point of contact during the sessions for participants (when on shift).  
• Communicate any concerns about students in an appropriate and timely fashion.  
• Perform other related functions at the direction of the ADRL and Leadership Team. 

Skills and Specifications: 

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Has experience working on a team and demonstrates the ability to work well with others.  
• Is comfortable working with teenage children and leading by example. 
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task.  
• Respond appropriately to stressful situations.  
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help administer the program.  
• Is willing and able to live on campus during orientation, when the program is in session, and on the days leading up to each session.  
• Enjoys working outdoors and doesn’t mind walking across campus several times per day and lifting ~20 pounds.  
• Available for occasional coordination weekend meetings (online) in Spring 2026 and available to arrive on June 17 for training prior to start of session and work full-time from June 22 (9am) — July 31 (3pm), 2026.  

Experience and Training:  

• Required: Successful completion of background check  
• Preferred: In pursuit of undergraduate degree or degree attained  
• Preferred: First aid certified prior to arrival on site 

This position does not have any pathways to sponsorship by Yale University. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Interested In Applying: 

Please email a resume and cover letter to our email reslife.yygs@yale.edu interviews will start getting scheduled starting January 2nd, 2026.