Residential Advisor - 3rd shift (60048)
About The Position
As a Residential Advisor, you’ll be the heartbeat of our dorm community. You’ll mentor, motivate, and guide young adults (ages 16–24) as they build brighter futures through education and career training. The Exeter Job Corps Academy is looking for an overnight Residential Advisor to work in the student dorm and provide students ages 16-24 with a safe, clean, and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement, and success in the Job Corps program. As our student body continues to grow, we need more qualified candidates to round out our talented, caring staff.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years or older to apply
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- A minimum of one year working with youths preferred
- A valid driver's license preferred
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
Nice To Haves
- A.S. or B.A. preferred for promotional opportunities
Responsibilities
- Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive living space
- Leading by example—setting the tone for responsibility and growth
- Coaching students through life skills, conflict resolution, and personal development
- Keeping things running smoothly with dorm checks, reports, and teamwork
- Being the trusted adult students turn to for support and encouragement
- Responsible for providing guidance to students while maintaining a positive dormitory living environment
- Host dorm activities/groups and assist in recreational activities on and off Center. Dorm activities can include: holding required dorm meetings, host arts and crafts, game night, etc.
- Foster positive peer relationships along with leadership role modeling techniques
- Assist in student retention by providing an interactive, comfortable living environment that is conducive to students achieving their goals while in the Job Corps program
- Provide proactive conflict resolution. Counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal hygiene, and study habits
- Conduct accountability for any minor students during an hourly roll call throughout the shift
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits - we offer a medical, dental, and vision plan that is FREE for employee only!!!
- Onsite cafeteria with a salad bar and affordable hot prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff - only $2.50 per meal!!!
- Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
- State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment that is FREE for staff!!!
- A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
- Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
- Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
