Part-time Resident Assistant

Amerigo Education•Farmingdale, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Amerigo is looking for individuals for our Part-Time Resident Assistant position to help guide, teach, develop, and mentor our international high school students. This role offers flexibility, with hours ranging from 5 hours/month to 30 hours/week, scheduled based on availability and campus needs. The Resident Assistant is a part-time position, working ten months per year, overseeing all tasks and activities related to the student residential experience. RAs work with the campus team to maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging residential atmosphere for international high school students. Developing strong relationships with students and the Amerigo team is essential. RAs must be proactive and hands-on in solving problems, offering academic, disciplinary, and moral guidance.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or a third year student at a 4-year academic institution preferred
Relevant experience in lieu of formal education is acceptable
Valid U.S. Driver's License & clean driving record
Excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays
Experience working within a residential setting
Comfort working within a multicultural community
Familiarity with technology and social media applications (Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Occasionally move equipment weighting 50 pounds across campus for various campus needs
Frequently move about inside the residence hall to access different parts of the building
Frequently ascend/descend stairs to access different parts of the building

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate will be a caring, energetic member of the school community with a love of working with people, particularly adolescents.
This person will be organized and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Further, this person must be resilient and reliable while demonstrating an ability to build a strong community culture within a global environment.
This candidate will demonstrate sound judgment and thoughtful decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the residential welfare of our students within the construct of the policies of Amerigo and the school
Cultivate a safe, nurturing, structured, and comfortable environment for students
Oversee daily operations of the residential facility
Communicate residential issues to fellow team members and to the Director of Campus Operations
Supervise and coordinate evening and weekend organization and activities
Transport students to and from school, programs, events, and activities (must be willing to drive a large, company-owned passenger van)
Coordinate transportation services for students, as needed
Manage the residential student meal program
Provide direction and support to other Residential Assistants
Promote the image of the residential program within the school and local community