2026 House Director Application

Welcome to the application for the House Director (HD) position with Stanford Summer Session! Each year, we receive numerous applications for 13 available positions, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The House Director role offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in residence life, summer programs, and pre-collegiate residential programs at an elite, private, research university. We encourage you to review the job description and FAQs to gain a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and the skills you will develop while working at Stanford.

We value your authentic voice in your application and short-answer responses. Therefore, all applications must be written by you personally. The use of AI may result in disqualification.

By submitting your application, you attest that it is your original work and that you have not used AI to generate any part of your responses.

We look forward to hearing from you!

I attest that AI was not utilized in the creation of this application and that all materials reflect my own work.

Personal Information

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Preferred or Chosen First Name

Graduate Institution

Year Graduate Degree Conferred or Anticipated

Undergraduate Institution

Year Undergraduate Degree Conferred

Mobile Phone Number

Email

I currently hold a valid U.S. driver's license (a requirement for this position).

Yes

No

Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?

Yes

No

Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship (for example, H-1B) for employment at Stanford University?

Yes

No

Other: What other ways did you hear about this position?

Population Preference

University Level: matriculated Stanford students and visiting undergrads

High School Level: high-achieving high school students (similar to first-year college)

Either: I am interested and/or open to working with either population of students.

Availability

Please indicate your start and end date availability.

House Directors work in-person and on-site starting June 7, 2026 through August 16, 2026 with online training starting May 26, 2026. Due to the nature of the position, exceptions are not possible.

Use the space provided below to explain any exceptional circumstances, such as a significant or critical mid-summer event.

Start Date

End Date

Special circumstances to consider:

Short Answer Questions

To prevent loss of data, we recommend copying and pasting your answers from a separate document. Your responses will not be saved if the browser is closed or if your application times out. Please limit each answer to 500 words.

Share a project that you led that was multifaceted or complex in nature. What was the goal of the project? How did you organize and prioritize tasks? What was the result?

This role requires a unique combination of individual and collaborative work. How do you motivate yourself and inspire others?

House Directors frequently face unexpected challenges and crises that require quick response. Provide an example of when you managed a team through a difficult situation. What steps did you take? How did your team respond?

References

Provide the contact information for two references. These individuals should be able to speak to your skills as a Student Affairs professional. Interviews may be scheduled in advance of our receipt of your recommendations; however, job offers cannot be made unless both references have been received. Upon application submission, your references will be emailed automatically. Our office will notify you directly should you need to follow-up with one or more of your references. You'll receive an automatic notification when a reference submits a reference form.

Reference #1

Full Name

Title

Organization / Institution

Email

Phone Number

Relationship to Applicant

Reference #2

Full Name

Title

Organization / Institution

Email

Phone Number

Relationship to Applicant

Resume & Unofficial Transcripts

Resume

Undergraduate Unofficial Transcript

Graduate Unofficial Transcript

Thank you for applying for a position at Stanford Summer Session!