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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Residential Life Leader
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$45,857 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION TITLE
: Community Coordinator (CC)/Residential Life Leader (RLL)WORKING TITLE
: Residential Life LeaderDEPARTMENT
: Extended Learning- Summer Programs
POSITION LOCATION
: Durham, NC or Morganton, NCPOSITION TYPE
: Temporary, 2-Month contract (June/July)HIRING SALARY RANGE
: $138 per day (flat rate, FLSA Exempt- no overtime) plus room and board during programs (housing not provided during the week of July 4) NCSSM and the division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
Description of Duties :
Reports to Senior RLL and Associate Manager of Summer and Extended Programs Residential Life Leaders manage summer counselors, oversee programming and dorm life, communicate with families, and handle emergencies. Responsibilities include support of students, general hall operations, planning and leading programs, office management, building supervision, assigning halls and rooms in advance of the summer based on the summer programs schedule, creating weekly schedules, daily on-call duties, administering medicine/first aid outside of clinic hours, and discipline. They will coordinate with Security to receive access passes and keys and Facilities to ensure a smooth transition between weeks of summer programming. Also serve as a front-line responder in emergency situations and take on the responsibility of "in loco parentis" by supervising student activities and their whereabouts. Strong candidates demonstrate leadership, excellent communication, ability to work independently and in a team, superior organizational skills, and excellent judgment. Applicants will support one of the following programs: NCSSM Summer Accelerator- Durham NCSSM Summer Accelerator
- Morganton NCSSM Step Up To STEM and INSPIRE
- Durham, Morganton, and Elizabeth City Job requirements : Residential Life Leaders are required to live on campus (employees will be provided a furnished dorm room, meals a day, and internet access).
Minimum Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree or higher Experience working in residence life, education, recreational programming, and/or youth development in a leadership role Valid driver's license and clean driving record Willingness to drive students in 7- to 15-passenger vans (or larger vehicle with CDL license) to and from off-campus activities Preferred qualifications: Current first aid and CPR certification At least one summer working with NCSSM Summer Programs or similar summer programs At least two years of experience working with youth ages 10-18 Highly responsible, thoughtful, mature, and creative with excellent problem-solving skills Proven leadership and supervisory experience Excellent communication skills