Senior Residential Advisor (61794)

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. Glenmont Job Corps Center is hiring a Senior Residential Advisor to lead dormitory operations and guide students toward success.

You will supervise residential staff, coordinate center activities, and enforce safety policies in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. The role emphasizes mentorship, case management, and collaboration with other departments to promote retention and achievement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in security, student services, or supervision (Job Corps or similar setting preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides quality supervision to students in the dormitory.
• Ensures the physical security of the dorm area and reports concerns to dorm supervisor.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment and recognizes staff accomplishments.
• Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Description Now Hiring: Senior Residential Advisor - Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference! Are you a strong leader passionate about guiding young adults toward success? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and problem-solving are key? If so, we want YOU to join our Glenmont Job Corps Center team as a Senior Residential Advisor Hours: Full Time 40 hours

The Senior Residential Advisor is responsible for working with Residential team to provide students on respective dormitory with a safe, clean and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement and success. The Senior Residential Adviser oversee respective dorm area and uses proper judgment and discretion to resolve student and staff issues and concerns. As a Lead Residential Advisor, provides mentoring, support and guidance to Residential Advisor staff. Provides individualized student case management to maintain student enrollment and success in the program.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise and coordinate center activities to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive student environment.
• Lead a team of staff members to promote positive student behavior and engagement.
• Monitor campus safety, respond to incidents, and enforce policies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students, helping them develop life and career skills.
• Work collaboratively with different departments to maintain a productive and goal-oriented atmosphere.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in security, student services, or supervision (Job Corps or similar setting preferred).
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Passion for youth development and creating a positive impact.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

Supervises residential staff as directed and may serve as the Acting Residential/Dorm Supervisor in his/her absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality supervision to students in the dormitory.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of incident and shift reports.
• Ensures the physical security of the dorm area and reports concerns to dorm supervisor.
• Maintains adequate levels of inventory per established department reorder points and proactively orders supplies to meet department requirement.
• Active member on case management and success teams to ensure student success in the program.
• Initiates work orders to make necessary repairs as required and follows-up with maintenance to ensure completion.
• Provides transportation as required.
• In the absence of the Residential/Dorm Supervisor, will be responsible to coordinate staff coverage to ensure student areas are supervised and that staff adhere to rest and meal break requirements.
• Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment and recognizes staff accomplishments.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
• Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior.
• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides timely operational support for Center operations to ensure quality programs and services.
• Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives.

Communication: Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and onci