Resident Advisor - 60025713

State of South Carolina•McCormick County, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependable Resident Advisor. This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. The Resident Advisor provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems of all the students attending the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Requirements

A high school diploma
Prior experience working with adolescents.
A valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to hear, speak audibly, talk.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Must possess a valid driver's license and drive state vehicles.
Must be able to work variable hours and weekends.
Employee may be required to live in residence on days they work.
Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/ AED training, and other training required as required within first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree
Residential life experience
Student services experience
Boarding school experience

Responsibilities

Provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters pertaining to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems.
Provides a nurturing and safe environment in the residence halls.
Monitors activities and whereabouts of residences.
Administer medications.
Complete all residential reports, plans, records, and incident reports for the residence hall.
Collects, maintains, and disseminates student data on student success, absenteeism, and discipline.
Communicate in a regular and timely manner with the department supervisors concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
Participate in training, meetings, committees, programs, meet regularly with supervisors, activity participate in training and professional development.
Reviews the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment and supplies.
Reviews and follows agency policy to ensure student safety.
Collaborates with campus units to ensure compliance with and with external regulations and laws, including but not limited to DHEC regulations, fire code regulations, and attendance regulations.
Perform other related duties as required.