Senior Residential Advisor

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Town of Bethlehem, NY

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Residential Advisor works with the Residential team to provide students in the assigned dormitory with a safe, clean, and structured living environment that supports student retention, satisfaction, achievement, and success. The role oversees the dorm area and uses judgment and discretion to address student and staff issues. As a lead advisor, the position mentors and supports Residential Advisor staff and provides individualized student case management to help students remain enrolled and succeed in the program. The position supervises and coordinates center activities, promotes positive student behavior, monitors campus safety, responds to incidents, and enforces policies. It works with other departments to support effective student services and a productive environment. The Senior Residential Advisor may supervise residential staff and act as Residential/Dorm Supervisor in that supervisor’s absence. The role is full-time, 40 hours, and requires flexibility to work shifts that may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least one year of Job Corps or related program experience required.
Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Physical ability to sit, stand, climb, walk, lift, pull and/or push, carry, reach, stoop, and crouch.
Ability to lift 40 pounds or assess the load and request necessary assistance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in security, student services, or supervision; Job Corps or a similar setting preferred.
Valid in-state driver’s license preferred.
Passion for youth development and creating a positive impact.

Responsibilities

Work with the Residential team to maintain a safe, clean, structured dormitory environment.
Oversee the assigned dorm area and use appropriate judgment to resolve student and staff issues and concerns.
Mentor, support, guide, motivate, and supervise Residential Advisor staff; may act as Residential/Dorm Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
Provide individualized student case management and participate in case management and success teams to support student enrollment and success.
Coordinate center activities and staff coverage to ensure student areas remain supervised, including observing staff rest and meal-break requirements when acting for the supervisor.
Provide quality supervision to students, promote positive behavior and engagement, enforce policies, and hold students accountable respectfully.
Monitor campus and dorm safety, respond to incidents, ensure physical security, and report concerns to the dorm supervisor.
Ensure incident and shift reports are accurate and complete, and maintain student data integrity.
Maintain a clean dorm and adequate supply inventory; proactively order supplies according to department reorder points.
Initiate work orders for needed repairs and follow up with Maintenance to confirm completion.
Provide transportation as required.
Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments; produce thorough, timely, and accurate work while maintaining attendance, accountability, and productivity standards.
Model and mentor students in Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
Provide timely operational support, pursue improvements to center operations, and work in partnership with staff across departments.
Communicate clearly and concisely, provide requested information to DOL or the company, identify and analyze problems, recommend solutions, and follow up to confirm corrective action.
Accept direction from the Center Director, Center Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments to other departments or positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.