Resident Advisor

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

Under the supervision of the Residential Life Coordinator (Department head) and his/her Assistant, the Resident Advisor provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems of all the students attending the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters pertaining to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems. Provides a nurturing and safe environment in the residence halls.
• Monitor activities and whereabouts of residents as well as administer medications.
• Complete all residential reports, plans, records, and incident reports for the resident hall.
• Collect, maintain, and disseminate student data on student success, absenteeism, and discipline. Communicate in a regular and timely manner with the Residential Life Coordinator and/or his/her assistant concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, committees, programs, meet regularly with supervisor and actively participate in training and professional development.
• Review the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in orientation activities for new students, as well as, move-in and move out for all residence hall occupants and room inventories. Assist with appropriate room assignments.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure student safety. Collaborate with campus units to ensure compliance to and with external regulations and laws, including but not limited to DHEC regulations, fire code regulations and attendance regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This is a live-in position in a campus residence hall; staff will be provided with a room and private bathroom in the residence hall and meal plan when students are in residence. No pets allowed in residence.

A high school diploma, prior Additional Requirements:

• Must exhibit professionalism when interacting with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, facility/staff, and a community of stakeholders.
• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of residents; demonstrate group leadership and organizational skills; be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and drive a state vehicle.
• Must be able to work variable hours and shifts, including some weekends.
• Employee is required to live in residence on days they work.
• Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/AED training and other training required within first six months of employment.

Typical working hours:

• Sunday- 4:00 pm
  -12:00 am
• Monday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am
• Tuesday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am
• Wednesday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am
• Thursday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am
• Friday- 7:00 am-8:00 am

• Bachelor's degree
• Residential life, student services, and/or boarding school experience highly desired

The S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.