Program Advisor- Minnesota

Cambridge Information Group Inc•New York, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Program Advisors (PAs) play a crucial role in the residential and social aspects of our pre – college programs and will focus on maintaining a safe living and learning community by upholding the Student and Family Handbook and building a community among the students. Under the supervision of the Residential Hall Director (RHD), PAs provide supervision, advisement, and engagement opportunities for students residing on campus for the duration of the program. This is a live-in position, working up to 40 hours per week with housing.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or currently in college required
1+ years of previous residential life experience (summer camp, boarding school, college campus etc.) required
Must be CPR certified or be willing to obtain prior to start of program
Two references required
Must be willing to live onsite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent command of the English language.
Must successfully complete all training related to protection of minors.
All positions will require use of one’s personal cell phone.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Building and maintaining a strong, safe and inclusive residential life community.
Setting up all residential spaces prior to student arrival and holding floor meetings to disseminate important information to their community.
Completing an evening room-check to ensure that all students are accounted for and documenting student incidents through Student Management Software (SMS).
Escorting students to and from off-campus events.
Designing and hosting residential programming to supplement Institute programming.
Assisting in the residential check-in and check-out process ensuring that all students are properly moved into their room and understand the policies therein.
Presenting and supporting in student orientation events including diversity, equity and inclusion sessions and community building activities.
Supporting the physical and mental health of students and referring them to appropriate resources, as needed.
Attending weekly staff meetings.
Enforcing program policies and procedures to ensure that all participants remain safe throughout the program, documenting violations and incidents as they arise.
Mediating roommate and peer conflicts.
Managing student and staff interactions using various student management software.
Completing room checks.
Abiding by Curfew and Proximity policy, when scheduled.
Planning and leading recreational and social events and activities such as movie nights, arts events, community building activities and outings.
Assisting with administrative tasks which may include the use of technology such as Orah, Pronto, Canvas, Microsoft Office and online based software.
Supporting the program through other duties as assigned.