Summer Academic Institute Head Resident Advisor
Skidmore College

Job Info

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The HRA is a live-in professional who will support the RD in maintaining a just, purposeful, and secure residential learning community in service to the OP's summer program mission. Under direct supervision of the RD, the HRA will assist with design and implementation of supplemental instruction connected to both faculty-run courses and holistic social programming. The HRA will help to oversee a team of Resident Mentors (RMs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs), coordinating their job responsibilities with other OP office staff. In particular, this position must be able to assume the responsibilities of the RD in case of emergencies, including responding independently to program participant crises and backing up RAs in the on-call rotation for the residential community. 

Responsibilities include: assisting the RD with all student staff oversight; contributing to design and implementation of instruction on academic, social, cultural, and recreational expectations during the afternoons, evenings, and weekends; maintaining an environment conducive to learning; providing excellent personal, social, and academic peer counseling to participants and guiding RAs and TAs in providing the same level of support; conducting nightly rounds to ensure the safety of all residents; assisting in the critical enforcement of policies, practices, and procedures; providing a reasonably safe learning environment for the participants within the residence halls; attending regular weekly staff meetings; and completing other duties as assigned by the OP staff.  The HRA also shares in the responsibility of serving as a first responder to the professional staff during crisis and emergency response within the residence halls, especially in situations where the RD may be engaged with other incidents.

Supervisory responsibilities include: serving as the lead advisor to the RAs in place of the RD as needed; supporting the RD in coordination of TA and RA responsibilities; assisting with record keeping as delegated by the RD; maintaining a quiet educational setting during evening tutoring hours; assisting with coordinating daily meetings with staff before the start of tutorial sessions; attending daily tutorial sessions.

The HRA is required to live in the residence hall for the duration of the five-week summer program, including weekends. HRA and all other staff must participate in virtual onboarding and a one-week on-campus staff training preceding the summer program. Room & Board included.

Minimum Qualifications

Recent graduate with a bachelor's in Education or a related field. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Currently enrolled in a master's program in Higher Education or a related field. Residential Life experience. Valid driver's license.

Salary: $4,104

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

 

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