Residential Advisor

Position Overview

A Residential Advisor (RA), in coordination with the Director Residential Life and other dormitory staff, guides and supports residential students in the development of life skills and academic achievement; coordinates and supervises fun and engaging activities; and provides accountability and positive reinforcements while fostering a sense of community.

Overview:

• This is a 10 month contract position (generally August 15-June 15) that can be extended for future school years.
• Generally, one weekday evening shift per week and every other weekend with an average weekly schedule of approximately 24 hours per week.
• When students are on a break, the schedule differs to meet the needs of the students.
• Each RA is expected to be available on a regular and rotational basis.

• Create, foster, and maintain an environment rooted in inclusion and academic success in a family-like environment
• Provide guidance to students as they integrate into the Duluth community
• Mediate peer con?ict
• Create and execute after school and weekend activities
• Establish relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries
• Ensure safety and well-being of students
• Arrange for and drive students to appointments and activities
• Maintain policies and procedures for the residential life program relative to daily routines, supervision, student leaves, discipline, and pastoral care
• Provide guidance in the development of life skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director Residential Life

• A desire to work with international middle and high school students with strong core values embedded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is essential.
• Familiarity with the boarding school environment is bene?cial, but not required.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and be eligible and comfortable driving a seven-passenger van.

Part time stipend position $10,000/year, includes room and board in addition to the stipend.

Marshall School is an equal opportunity employer.