PT Resident Advisor

PT Resident Advisor

Responsibilities of the PT Resident Advisor:
Multiple positions available. Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and the Assistant Directors of Residential Life, this employee 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. Works under limited supervision.

Individual is expected to use discretion, tact, and exercise good judgment at all times. Employees will report to the Assistant Director of Residential Life and the Director of Residential Life. Must exhibit professionalism and effective working relationship when interacting with students, parents/guardians, co-workers, faculty/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 judgement in working with a variety of people, and be in condition suitable for assuming responsibilities for this position.

• 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. Monitors activities and whereabouts of residences. Administers medications. Completes all residential reports, plans, records, and incident reports for the residence hall.
• Collects, maintains, and disseminates student data on student success, absenteeism, and discipline. Communicates in a regular and timely manner with the d3. Participates in trainings, meetings, committees, programs, meets regularly with supervisor, and participates in training and professional development.
• Reviews the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Reviews and follows agency policy to ensure student safety. Collaborates 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 department supervisors concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum and

Additional Requirements:

• A high school diploma
• A valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a national background check.
• Must be able to hear, speak audibly, talk.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and drive state vehicles.
• Must be able to work variable hours and weekends. Employee may be required to live in residence on days they work.
• Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/AED training, and other training required as required, but not limited to Vector Training, and Mandatory Reporting.