Dorm Counselor/Stdnt Worker FA

Hebrew Theological College; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew Theological College seeks a Dorm Supervisor to manage Fasman Yeshiva High School dormitory operations, ensuring safety, welfare, and a positive environment. You will supervise dorm staff, enforce curfews, and coordinate weekly updates to parents while supporting student spiritual life and daily routines.

The role includes organizing Shabbat activities, supervising health and medical obligations, and collaborating with the Director of Student Affairs on programming and weekend events.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with meticulous record keeping.
• A genuine people person with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the dorm health, safety and welfare of students.
• Monitor the dorm to maintain a positive and safe living environment.
• Oversee dorm staff and ensure curfews, device control, and room cleanliness.
• Coordinate weekly updates to parents on dorm status.
• Organize Shabbat plans and related activities.
• Plan and supervise weekend activities and trips.
• Collaborate with Directors of Student Affairs for programming.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

People skills

Goal oriented

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

The Dorm Supervisor is broadly responsible for the effective management of the dormitory of Fasman Yeshiva High School. He must look after all aspects of a dorm student's physical and spiritual welfare as oversee the dorm staff. Thus, the principal goal of the Dorm Supervisor is to ensure the dormitory is a safe, positive, and well-run part of FYHS which will assist the dormitory students in developing into Bnei Torah.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• General Issues
• Ensure every Dorm student’s health, safety & welfare
• Maintain constant awareness of the whereabouts of every Dorm student
• Monitor the dorm as a place conducive to growing as a Ben Torah
• Interact with parents of out-of-town students, including regular weekly email updates as to the status of their son(s) and the dorm in general.
• Dormitory
• Oversee and ensure effective discipline in the dorm
• Supervise and ensure room and overall dorm cleanliness
• Supervise Dorm staff by ensuring every student is in their room by curfew and their respective phones/laptops are in their assigned location
• Supervise and ensure wakeup and davening attendance
• Maintain check-out and off-campus procedures
• Maintain log of dorm breakage and repairs
• Coordinate with custodial staff to ensure the consistent upkeep of the dorm
• Track student travel plans for vacation and inform other administrators in a timely manner
• Medical
• Maintain a general awareness of all medical issues
• Supervise Infirmary (if relevant)
• Have access to all medical and insurance forms
• Available for emergencies and/or issues requiring school representation
• Minor ailment diagnosis & treatmentBasic first aid
• Shabbos
• Erev Shabbos check-in (collect phones and devices)
• Oversee and ensure out-shabbos plans for students
• Promote a positive atmosphere throughout Shabbos
• Organize and publicize schedule of weekly Zmanim
• Alternate Leading Seudos and Oneg Shabbosim with the Assistant Dorm Supervisor
• When present at Shabbos Seudos, organize Divrei Torah and Zemiros
• Maintain availably to host talmidim over Shabbos
• Seder & Tefillah attendance and supervision
• Be available to assist with special programming (Torah Bowl, Shabbatonim, etc)
• Provide Weekend Hashgacha, Kitchen & Eruv
• Activity Programming
• Coordinate all programs, including in and out shabbosim, with the Director of Student affairs
• Oversee dorm staff in Planning and implementing student activities for dorm students, as well as weekend and special trips for dorm students

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with meticulous record keeping abilities
• A genuine people person
• Goal-oriented and self-starter
• Team player while motivated to work independently
• Able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Maximum Salary

USD $4,500.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $2,500.00/Yr.