Student Coordinator-Bilingual Mandarin

NOVEL PREP; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

NOVEL PREP in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Student Life Advisor to support dormitory life and after-school programs for high school students. You will serve as a primary contact for students seeking guidance, coordinate activities, and help maintain a safe, inclusive residential environment.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with 2–3 years in student services or residential life. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in student services or residential life.
• Experience with high school students or diverse populations preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professional boundaries.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dormitory operations to maintain a safe, inclusive residential environment.
• Respond to student questions and coordinate follow-up with school staff or parents.
• Communicate dormitory expectations and updates to students.
• Plan and supervise after-school activities, clubs, social events, and community-building programs.
• Monitor student well-being and escalate health, safety, or behavioral concerns as needed.
• Perform other student services and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, approachable, and student-centered Student Life Advisor to support the residential and extracurricular experience of our high school students. This position oversees dormitory life, coordinates after-school programs, and serves as a primary point of contact for students seeking assistance or guidance.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the student dormitory and help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive residential environment.
• Respond to student questions and concerns and coordinate timely follow-up with school administrators, teachers, dormitory staff, or parents as needed.
• Communicate dormitory expectations, schedules, school policies, and important updates to students.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise after-school activities, student clubs, social events, and community-building programs.
• Monitor student well-being and promptly elevate health, safety, behavioral, or emergency concerns.
• Perform other student services and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, psychology, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in student services, residential life, education, youth programs, or advising.
• Experience working with high school students, international students, or culturally diverse populations preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with patience, discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.