Senior Residential Advisor

Job Details

Job Location:

Woodland - Laurel, MD 20724
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $22.38 - $22.38 Hourly
Job Category:
Education
Senior Residential Advisor

Woodland Job Corps is dedicated to helping young adults achieve their educational, career, and personal goals by providing hands‑on training, support services, and a structured environment focused on student success. Our team plays an important role in creating a safe, respectful, and encouraging community where students can develop the skills needed for lifelong achievement.

The Senior Residential Advisor provides leadership and supervision to Residential Advisors while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for students. This role promotes student success by ensuring program compliance, mentoring staff and students, coordinating residential activities, and fostering positive behavior.

• Overnight Shift: 11:30 PM – 8:30 AM
• Days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Days Off:
  Wednesday and Thursday
• Overtime may be required.

• Supervise and support Residential Advisors during assigned shifts.
• Ensure student safety, security, and appropriate behavior within the dormitory.
• Complete student documentation, including incident reports, evaluations, passes, and leave requests.
• Train, coach, and assist in evaluating residential staff.
• Communicate with students, families, counselors, and staff to support student success.
• Coordinate student activities, orientations, and life skills programming.
• Conduct dorm inspections, monitor cleanliness, and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate student records and enforce Job Corps policies, including the Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Serve as a positive role model by promoting Career Success Standards and mentoring students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in residential life, youth services, education, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work overnight hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Join a mission‑driven team committed to empowering students through education, career training, and personal development. As a Senior Residential Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping students build confidence, independence, and the skills needed for future success.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.