Program Counselor

Cambridge Information Group Inc•New York, NY

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Program Counselors (PCs) 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), PCs 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
Have an outgoing disposition and an enthusiasm for working with high school students
Establishes a nurturing, inclusive community and encourages positive self-expression.
Must be flexible and highly adaptable; quick and comfortable responding to ever-changing environment.
Highly motivated and comfortable taking initiatives.
The ability to use sound judgement, enforce rules, and assume leadership roles
Has a keen interest in New York City culture and is comfortable exploring it with students using New York City mass transit
Must be willing to live onsite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent command of the English language.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
All staff will be working closely with minors and 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

Assist in the residential check-in and check-out process ensuring that all students are properly moved into their room and understand the policies therein;
Present and support in student orientation events including diversity, equity and inclusion sessions and community building activities;
Support the physical and mental health of students and refer them to appropriate resources, as needed;
Attend weekly staff meetings;
Enforce program policies and procedures to ensure that all participants remain safe throughout the program, documenting violations and incidents as they arise;
Mediate roommate and peer conflicts;
Manage student and staff interactions using various student management software;
Complete room checks;
Abide by Curfew and Proximity policy, when scheduled (see below);
Plan and lead recreational and social events and activities such as movie nights, arts events, community building activities and outings;
Assist with administrative tasks which may include the use of technology such as Orah, Pronto, Canvas, Microsoft Office and online based software;
Support the program through other duties as assigned.
Building and maintaining a strong, safe and inclusive residential life community.
PCs set up all residential spaces prior to student arrival and hold floor meetings to disseminate important information to their community.
PCs complete an evening room-check to ensure that all students are accounted for and document student incidents through Student Management Software (SMS).
When programming happens off-campus, PCs escort students to and from the event.
PCs design and host residential programming to supplement Institute programming.