Dorm Coordinator

our Program • Washington, DC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dorm Coordinator is responsible for operating an assigned dormitory and supervising, counseling, and guiding its students in compliance with government and management directives. The role supervises resident advisors and ensures they meet student needs. The Dorm Coordinator also serves as the Career Success Team (CST) leader for the dormitory and provides weekly and monthly activity reports to the Social Development Director.

The position maintains order and discipline while encouraging students to develop self-discipline and awareness of others. It also provides supervision in the cafeteria, laundry, special activities on and off center, and other assigned program areas. The coordinator oversees dormitory meetings to plan required activities and promote leadership development.

Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program for eligible young people ages 16 through 24. It helps participants complete high school education, prepare for careers, and obtain employment. The position is based at Potomac Job Corps in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Arts degree, or two years of work-related experience.
• One year of experience in dormitory management or a work-related field working with at-risk youth.
• Previous Job Corps experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned dormitory in compliance with government and management directives.
• Supervise, counsel, and guide students assigned to the dormitory.
• Supervise resident advisors and ensure they adequately meet student needs.
• Serve as the Career Success Team (CST) leader for the dormitory.
• Provide monthly and weekly activity reports to the Social Development Director.
• Maintain dormitory order and discipline while encouraging self-discipline and awareness of others.
• Supervise the cafeteria, laundry, special activities on and off center, and other assigned program areas.
• Oversee dormitory meetings to plan required activities and encourage leadership development.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• PTO Exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED