Senior Program Advisor- CA
About The Position
Senior Program Advisors support the residential and social aspects of Edconic’s Vogue Winter pre-college program. They help maintain a safe, inclusive living and learning community by upholding the Student and Family Handbook, supervising Program Advisors and students, and creating student engagement opportunities. This is a live-in role with housing provided, working up to 40 hours per week. Advisors typically work afternoons and evenings, with some exceptions or additional assignments. The role includes preparing residential spaces, supporting student arrival and departure, leading floor meetings, completing evening room checks, documenting incidents, and responding to student needs. Advisors may escort students to off-campus programming and help coordinate activities and outings. Staff must complete online and in-person training, as well as training related to the protection of minors. The position requires use of a personal mobile phone for communication.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree or current college enrollment required.
- At least two years of residential life experience, such as summer camp, boarding school, or college campus experience.
- Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain certification before the program starts.
- Two references required.
- Must be willing to live onsite.
- Outgoing disposition and enthusiasm for working with high school students.
- Ability to establish a nurturing, inclusive community and encourage positive self-expression.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
- Motivation and willingness to take initiative.
- Sound judgment and ability to enforce rules and assume leadership roles.
- Interest in New York City culture and comfort exploring the city with students using mass transit.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent command of English.
- Ability to use a personal cell phone for work-related communication.
- Must successfully complete training related to protection of minors.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak another language.
Responsibilities
- Help build and maintain a strong, safe, and inclusive residential life community.
- Prepare residential spaces before students arrive and hold floor meetings with Program Advisors.
- Co-supervise Program Advisors and students.
- Assist with residential check-in and check-out, ensuring students are properly moved in and understand residence hall policies.
- Participate in student orientation, including diversity, equity, and inclusion sessions and community-building activities.
- Support students’ physical and mental health and refer them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Enforce program policies and procedures, and document violations and incidents.
- Mediate roommate and peer conflicts.
- Use student management software to manage student and staff interactions and document incidents.
- Complete room checks for a minimum of five nights per week and ensure students are accounted for.
- Follow curfew and proximity policies when scheduled.
- Assist with logistics and coordination of co-curricular activities, including movie nights, arts events, community-building activities, and outings; set up and break down events.
- Assist with administrative tasks using apps, Microsoft Office, and online software.
- Escort students to and from off-campus events when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Housing with a roommate provided.
- Shift meals provided.
- Opportunity to chaperone events and trips to local New York City attractions.
- Salary of $20 per hour.
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Career Level
Senior
