Residential Hall Assistant Director- New York

Cambridge Information Group•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Hall Assistant Director (RHAD) is a key leadership position for Edconic’s pre-college programs, supporting the success of the program and the residential student experience. This is a live-in position in the Residential and Student Life department and reports to the Residential Hall Director (RHD). The RHAD executes work assigned by the RHD, helps manage residential operations and staff, supports students, and serves as a mentor and role model. The role includes online and in-person training before the program, followed by four program terms from June through July 2026. The RHAD may be required to remain within a 15-minute walk of campus after 11 p.m. on working nights. During assigned overnight shifts, the RHAD must carry and answer the emergency phone, follow escalation protocols, record incidents, maintain sobriety, and stay in the building and immediate area. Staff work closely with minors and must pass a criminal background check and complete all training. Use of a personal cell phone is required. The position offers an hourly rate of $29.00, housing with the possibility of a single room, shift meals, and the opportunity to chaperone events to local attractions. The role requires strong English communication skills and the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, use stairs, crouch, stoop, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of related work experience; the posting specifies a minimum of 2 years of work in comparable positions.
Prior leadership experience.
Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain certification before the program starts.
Two references required.
Must complete online training before move-in and all required training.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent command of English.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Must use a personal cell phone for the position.
During overnight shifts, must maintain sobriety and stay within the building and immediate area.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in a university program, boarding school, or as a guidance counselor is particularly desirable.
Ability to speak another language.

Responsibilities

Execute work assigned by the Residential Hall Director (RHD).
Assist with residential check-in and check-out, key inventory, staff evaluations, and other administrative details.
Facilitate training during Student Orientation.
Attend weekly residence life staff meetings led by the RHD.
Meet with staff who display behavior concerns through one-on-ones and Performance Improvement Plans, and document staff conduct meetings led by the RHD.
Maintain the Program Advisor (PA) schedule and manage shift swaps, with the RHD approving the final schedule and changes.
Receive suggestions and grievances relayed by Senior Program Advisors, resolve them or escalate them to the RHD.
Conduct daily check-ins and serve as the first response to student escalations; document incidents and statements and escalate serious cases to the RHD.
Submit and track work orders and manage Pronto.
Coordinate logistics, setup, and staffing for mandatory events.
Attend weekly leadership meetings and manage ongoing development for residence staff; relay pertinent information to students in a suitable and timely manner.
Attend co-curricular events and activities.
Manage student interactions using student management software.
Act as a mentor and role model to Program Advisors, students, and staff through everyday actions and sound decision-making.
Serve on-call duty and backup on-call shifts.
Support the RHD’s communication with parents and guardians regarding student needs and concerns.
Mediate conflicts as they arise.
During assigned overnight shifts, answer the emergency phone, respond promptly, follow escalation protocols, contact the full-time on-call person for guidance when appropriate, accompany students or staff to a hospital or police station if required, and record incidents in a nightly log.