Residential Life Professional (Full Time/ Starting Pay: DOE) Mt Edgecumbe HS - Sitka, AK

Nana Management Services, LLC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Life Professional to support students at Mount Edgecumbe High School. This role is vital in creating a safe, culturally rich environment for diverse students. The ideal candidate will mentor and guide students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being while promoting leadership and community engagement. If you are passionate about youth development and have a deep respect for Alaska Native cultures, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in students' lives. Join a team dedicated to fostering growth and success in a supportive residential setting.

Qualifications

• Must engage high school students in meaningful activities.
• 1 year experience in residential life or related fields is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted adult for resident students, offering guidance.
• Provide programming opportunities and manage daily student activities.
• Ensure academic success by liaising with staff and students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Mentorship

Cultural Sensitivity

Team Building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

NANA Management Services (NMS) is seeking a dedicated and caring individual to serve as Residential Life Professional to support Mount Edgecumbe High School. This role is crucial in fostering a supportive, safe, and culturally enriching living and learning environment for students from diverse communities across Alaska. The Residential Life Professional will serve as a mentor, advisor, and positive role model, contributing to the holistic development and well-being of our students within the residential setting. This position requires a deep understanding of and respect for Alaska Native cultures, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to the success of our unique student body. This position is an employee of NANA Management Services and is stationed at Mount Edgecumbe High School in Sitka, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted adult for resident students, offering guidance on academic, social, emotional, and cultural matters. Offer mentorship and support that is culturally sensitive and responsive to individual student needs. Connect students with relevant school and community resources.
• Provide well-rounded programming opportunities for all residential students and manage the daily schedule of student activities, resource development, and transportation needs.
• Ensure the academic success of all students by working closely as a liaison with the academic staff and residential staff.
• Provide outdoor programming opportunities for all students and focus on the leadership development of students.
• Act as a role model and assist students in learning how to make good decisions by focusing on at-risk students and assisting them in reversing destructive behaviors.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all resident students by enforcing school policies, responding to student concerns, and addressing emergencies in accordance with established protocols. Maintain a visible and supportive presence in the residential halls.
• Maintain open and effective communication with students' families and home communities, respecting cultural protocols and fostering strong partnerships in support of student success.
• May supervise and mentor Resident Advisors within the residential halls, providing guidance and support in their roles.
• Other duties as assigned and qualified for.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a strong desire to engage high school students in meaningful, fun, social, and team-building activities such as outdoor recreation, leadership development, arts, culturally relevant programming, and more.
• 1 Year experience in residential life, recreation, teaching, athletic coaching, or working with youth is desirable; training and mentorship may be provided for the right candidate. Related or relevant experience will be considered.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’s vehicle insurance policy.
• CPR/First Aid or able to obtain prior to start date.
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors and Outdoors, frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud.

Description of environment: Environment will vary based on the facility assigned to.

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [e-mail] or 1-800-478-2000.

Default: Location : Location US-AK-Sitka

Job ID 2025-16922

NMS Division NMS Security Services AK

Work Type On-Site

Work Location Sitka