Residential Life Assistant - Part-Time (live-in)

San Francisco Ballet Association; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Meal plan

Job summary

San Francisco Ballet Association seeks a Residential Life Assistant to support student life at our San Francisco dormitory. The role is part-time but live-in, with an average of up to 20 hours weekly when students are on campus, including Friday and Saturday shifts and an additional weekday day during prep/clean-up weeks.

A nightly on-call rotation of 3-4 nights is required, with complimentary housing and a meal plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with adolescents, preferably in residential settings.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and willingness to commit to live-in duties through June 6, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-loco parentis for students living in the facility and respond to emergencies.
• Develop and implement student programs; oversee housekeeping, bed-checks, and curfew compliance.
• Communicate policies to students and manage disciplinary matters with fairness and consistency.
• Coordinate room assignments, badges, and use of common areas; on-call 3-4 nights per week as scheduled.

Skills

Supervising students

Communication

Policy interpretation

Diplomacy

Creativity

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Francisco - SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Job Title: Residential Life Assistant - Part-Time (live-in)

Department: Education and Training

Reports To: Manager of Residential Life

Classification and Hours: Part-time, hourly, average of up to 20 hours weekly (Fri, Sat, and an additional day during the week) when students are in the dormitory and in prep/clean-up weeks; 3-4 nights per week on call overnight at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) Bowes Center; benefit includes complimentary housing and a meal plan; must commit to employment through June 6, 2027.

Compensation: $23-$25 per hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Job Purpose

Under supervision of the Manager of Residential Life and with the safety, health, and wellness of students and staff as the priority, the Residential Life Assistant assists with implementation of student life programming, supervision of students, chaperoning field trips, and doctor visits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Manager, Residential Life, serves “in-loco parentis” for students living in the facility and responds to any emergency (fire, medical, earthquake, etc). Reinforces residents’ compliance with fire, safety, security and curfew guidelines and procedures. Triages all urgent matters involving the students and residence and communicates with parents. Supervises minor students to scheduled, urgent, and emergency doctor’s appointments in consultation with School administration.
• Cultivate, coordinate, and assist in the development of student leadership and responsibility through programming and direct involvement with students. Oversees and assures student timely participation in housekeeping assignments, and assures student timely participation events, activities, bed-check, and curfew. Develop, implement and evaluate programs and events with a focus on high quality, safe and age-appropriate activities in coordination with Manager of Residential Life.
• Educate students to be supportive community members who are responsible for their actions and behavior toward each other, as well as toward the community in which they live. Communicate with students regarding the rationale behind policies and procedures, emphasizing the educational value of the standards to which students are held.
• Establish and maintain communication with students through individual contacts, meetings, and discussions. Coordinate implementation of roommate agreement and community agreement process. Applies fair and consistent disciplinary standards for all dormitory students. Refers all major disciplinary offenses to the Manager of Residential Life or Manager, Student Services.
• Manages some facility systems in coordination with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music facilities team and according to prescribed guidelines: room assignments, badge issuance, maintenance and usage of office space, common room, kitchen, storage areas, laundry room, room check etc.
• Assume “on-call” responsibility on a scheduled basis.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Internal Contacts:

• School Administration
• Facilities Staff
• IT staff
• Artistic Staff

External Contacts:

• Families of students
• Vendors
• Doctors & Emergency responders
• SFCM security

Educational Level and Focus

Bachelor's degree preferred

Years and Type of Related Experience Required

1-2 years of previous experience of working with adolescents, preferably as a Residential Assistant in a college or other dormitory.

Technical Competencies

• Effectively supervises students to ensure their safety.
• Effectively prioritize work to reflect the needs of the students and facilities.
• Communicates with others (both orally and in writing) in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information.
• Understands and differentiates levels of confidentiality.
• Faces difficult situations with tenacity and supports students and staff.
• Actively listens to students and family concerns and problems and reports concerns and problems to school administration as appropriate. Helps identify appropriate solutions. Follows up to ensure positive outcomes.
• Effectively and fairly interprets and applies policies and procedures.
• Maintains documentation, files, and work papers that are readily accessible and understandable by others.
• Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
• Applies creativity and innovation to work processes.
• Supports and provides equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce San Francisco Ballet School (SFBS) and SFCM/Bowes Center emergency and safety guidelines

Physical Demands

• Must be able to physically assist an injured student which may include lifting the individual and supporting their weight with your shoulders or carrying the injured student.
• Must be able to lift boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to climb/descend stairs.

Required Licences

• CPR and First Aid certification (paid for by SFB)

Special Equipment Used

• Fire Extinguisher

Other

• Variable work schedule as required
• Responding to nights and weekend duty calls as needed
• Required overnight duty 3-4 nights per week as per schedule.
• Assist with night and weekend programming/events/activities
• Employment subject to a successful Live Scan background check and fingerprinting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).