Senior Residential Advisor - Dorm Leadership

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Glenmont, NY is seeking a Senior Residential Advisor to lead the Residential team, oversee dormitory safety, and provide mentoring to staff. This full-time role focuses on guiding students toward success and creating a structured living environment.

The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities and a commitment to youth development. The Senior Residential Advisor will mentor staff, manage student case loads, and collaborate with various

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
• Maintains a safe and clean dorm environment.
• 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 coordinate staff coverage to ensure supervision and adherence to breaks.
• 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 goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Glenmont, NY is seeking a Senior Residential Advisor to lead the Residential team, oversee dormitory safety, and provide mentoring to staff. This full-time role focuses on guiding students toward success and creating a structured living environment.

The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities and a commitment to youth development. The Senior Residential Advisor will mentor staff, manage student case loads, and collaborate with various