Summer Coordinators - Research Cures Cancer Corps Residential Program

The Harper Cancer Research Institute (HCRI), a unit of ND Research dedicated to conducting innovative and integrative research that confronts the complex challenges of cancer, is looking for current students of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s, or Holy Cross College to oversee its Research Cures Cancer Corps (RC3) high school residential program on weekends and evenings from May 28 through July 25, 2026.

The RC3 Summer Coordinators play a vital role in supporting the University of Notre Dame’s summer research program for high school students, administered by the Harper Cancer Research Institute (HCRI). Coordinators are responsible for fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging residential experience for program participants.

This position requires living on campus for the duration of the program and serving evenings and weekends in accordance with University policies regarding the supervision of minors. The RC3 program runs from June 1 through July 24, 2026.

RC3 Summer Coordinators work closely with students, fellow staff, and program administrators to establish a residence hall environment that supports students’ educational, personal, and professional development. Coordinators are expected to conduct themselves in an honest, conscientious, and professional manner at all times and to support, enforce, and personally adhere to all University and Residential Life policies outlined in du Lac, the student handbook.

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise 10–12 high school program participants in residence halls and across campus throughout the 8-week summer program.
• Foster positive relationships, cooperation, and a healthy residential community among participants.
• Serve as a mentor, role model, resource, and authoritative figure for students.
• Maintain an on-duty presence during nights and weekends.
• Collaborate with RC3 staff and program administrators to maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Assist in planning and facilitating extracurricular activities, events, and enrichment opportunities.
• Support, enforce, and comply with all University, Residential Life, and RC3 program policies and procedures.
• Regularly report maintenance, security, health, and safety concerns to HCRI staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

• Current ND/SMC/HCC undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, or recent graduate.
• Ability and willingness to live on campus for the full duration of the program.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated responsibility, professionalism, patience, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with high school students in a residential setting.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset.
• Friendly demeanor and sensitivity to students who may be living away from home for the first time.
• Commitment to upholding all Residential Life behavioral and conduct expectations.
• Desire to ensure every RC3 participant has a meaningful and positive Notre Dame experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in working with high school students in a residential college environment.
• Student leadership experience (preferred but not required).
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous experience as residence hall staff, summer program staff, or conference and event staff.

Conditions of employment:

• RC3 Summer Coordinators are expected to remain on campus for the duration of training and programming.
• Students in University-provided vehicles.
• Must comply with all University policies related to working with minors.
• Successful completion of all University-required supervision of minors training and background checks.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter when completing your application.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Aviva Wulfsohn at [email protected].

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.