Residential Life Mentor for Dorm & Student Support

Navajo Preparatory School Inc; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor to provide proactive mentorship and maintain a safe, nurturing dorm environment for resident students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Student Life and campus services to support academics and adolescent development. The ideal candidate has an AA degree, experience with high school students in residence, strong computer and counseling skills, and the ability to work with Navajo students.

Qualifications

• AA degree required with related coursework (child development, education, behavioral sciences, counseling, social work or psychology)
• Two or more years of experience working with high school age students in a residential setting
• Strong computer skills
• Basic counseling knowledge and methods as applied to students
• Strong leadership, communication and human relations skills with Native American students
• Ability to speak Navajo is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication with students, staff, parents and public
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Supports and carries out responsibilities in accordance with NPS policies and procedures
• Represents NPS professionally to enhance community understanding of the program
• Maintains confidentiality of faculty and student information
• Develops a strong residential program promoting independent living and college dorm life; leads weekly activities
• Provides residential supervision to ensure safety and accountability; conducts checks
• Maintains accurate student files and updates NASIS attendance; assists with audits
• Posts dorm GPA and supports academic monitoring and tutoring
• Develops and maintains dorm facilities in a clean, safe condition
• Implements student safety rules including medication handling and fire drills
• Leads monthly dorm meetings
• Completes residential intakes within two weeks of school start
• Supports academic services and study halls; monitors grades
• Coordinates residential activities including cultural events and flyers
• Reports safety deficiencies and coordinates with supervisors
• Assists students and parents with appropriate referrals when needed
• Collaborates with SBHC and School Nurse for appointments and events
• Chaperones off-campus trips
• Monitors evening study halls and supports discipline policies
• Participates in major school activities and professional interactions
• Complies with background checks and training requirements
• Contributes to a growth plan related to service scope
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists dorm officers and residents with positive group activities
• Keeps informed about safety plans and communicates concerns
• Maintains communication with parents and staff about student issues
• Ensures accountability during residential hours through checks and reporting
• Monitors dorm condition and reports equipment safety hazards
• Checks students in/out and documents dorm room conditions
• Manages dorm keys and security checks
• Instructs emergency procedures and conducts fire safety drills
• Monitors visitors and reports incidents
• Maintains medication cabinet and documents administration
• Completes required reports timely

Skills

Computer skills

Counseling knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Navajo language (preferred)

Oral and written communication

Physical fitness (lift 50 lbs)

Education

AA degree

Job description

Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor to provide proactive mentorship and maintain a safe, nurturing dorm environment for resident students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Student Life and campus services to support academics and adolescent development. The ideal candidate has an AA degree, experience with high school students in residence, strong computer and counseling skills, and the ability to work with Navajo students.