Senior Residential Advisor (63789)

Adams and Associates; Drums (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates seeks a Residential Advisor Supervisor to oversee dormitory activities, coordinate staff shifts, and maintain student records. Responsibilities include enforcing safety, training staff, and delivering high-quality support to residents and center personnel.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for advanced degrees and at least one year of Job Corps or related program experience. In-state driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of one year Job Corps or related program experience.
• A valid in-state driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of residential advisors on assigned shift.
• Supervise dormitory activities to ensure safety and proper student behavior.
• Assist in training and evaluation of residential living staff.
• Maintain student records and update center information systems.
• Provide positive customer service to students, staff and center customers.
• Overtime may be required; regular attendance is expected.
• Support zero tolerance policy and promote Career Success Standards.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Record keeping

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• DescriptionDirects and coordinates activities of the residential advisors on assigned shift.
• Responsible for residential activities within the dormitory providing for maximum program coordination, student discipline, and preparation of records and reports.
• Supervise and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations.
• Assist in the training and evaluation of residential living staff.
• Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, terminations, etc. for assigned shift.
• Perform residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior in the dormitories.
• Communicate with families of students by mail and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well‑being of students.
• Coordinate activities of dormitory including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts.
• Inspect dormitory areas and recommend facility maintenance work where needed.
• Direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup.
• Requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor; review problems related to assigned students with counselors.
• As assigned, participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training.
• Maintain required student records and update center information system on a regular and timely basis.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required. A valid in-State Driver's License preferred.

Physical requirements

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.