Senior Program Counselor

Cambridge Information Group Inc•New York, NY

21h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Program Counselors (SPCs) play a crucial role in the residential and social aspects at Vogue Winter and will focus on maintaining a safe living and learning community by upholding the Student and Family Handbook and building a community among the students. Under the supervision of the Residential Hall Assistant Director (RHD), Senior PCs provide supervision over program counselors, as well as advisement and engagement opportunities for students residing on campus for the duration of precollege. This is a live-in position, working up to 40 hours per week with housing provided.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or currently in college required;
2+ years of previous residential life experience (summer camp, boarding school, college campus etc.) required.
Must be CPR certified or be willing to obtain prior to start of program.
Two references required.
Have an outgoing disposition and an enthusiasm for working with high school students.
Establishes a nurturing, inclusive community and encourages positive, self-expression.
Must be flexible and highly adaptable, quick and comfortable responding to ever-changing environment.
Highly motivated and comfortable taking initiatives.
The ability to use sound judgement, enforce rules, and assume leadership roles.
Has a keen interest in New York City culture and is comfortable exploring it with students using New York City mass transit.
Must be willing to live onsite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent command of the English language.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak another language a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the co- supervision of Program Counselors and students;.
Assist in the residential check-in and check-out process ensuring that all students are properly moved into their residence hall and understand the policies therein;
Participate in Student Orientation events including diversity, equity and inclusion sessions and community building activities;
Support the physical and mental health of students and refer them to appropriate resources, as needed;
Attend weekly staff meetings;
Enforce program policies and procedures to ensure that all participants remain safe throughout the program, documenting violations and incidents as they arise;
Mediate roommate and peer conflicts;
Manage student and staff interactions using various student management software;
Complete room checks for a minimum of 5 nights a week;
Abide by Curfew and Proximity policy, when scheduled (see below);
Assist in the logistics and coordination of co-curricular activities such as movie nights, arts events, community building activities and outings; Event set up/break down
Assist with administrative tasks which may include the use of technology such as apps, Microsoft Office and online based software;
Support the program through other duties as assigned.