Summer Academic Institute Head Resident Advisor

Responsibilities:

· Assist the RD with all student staff oversight. 

· Contribute to the design and implementation of instruction on academic, social, cultural, and recreational expectations during the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. 

· Maintain an environment conducive to learning while providing personal, social, and academic peer counseling to participants. 

· Guide and mentor Resident Advisors (RAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) in delivering student support. 

· Conduct nightly rounds to ensure the safety of all residents. 

· Enforce program policies, practices, and procedures to uphold a structured and inclusive residential community. 

· Serve as a first responder to crisis and emergency situations within the residence halls, particularly when the RD is unavailable. 

· Attend weekly staff meetings and complete other duties as assigned by OP staff.

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead advisor to RAs when the RD is unavailable.
• Support the RD in coordinating TA and RA responsibilities.
• Assist with record-keeping and administrative tasks as delegated by the RD.
• Maintain a quiet educational setting during evening tutoring hours.
• Assist in coordinating daily meetings with staff before tutorial sessions.
• Attend daily tutorial sessions.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Live-in position for the five-week summer program, including weekends, and one week of training prior to the start of the SAI. 
• Benefits: Room & Board included.
• Training: Required participation in virtual onboarding and one-week on-campus staff training before the program begins.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Humanities, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program in Higher Education or a related field.
• Residential Life experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following:
Online application
Cover letter
Resume
List of three references

Pay Rate: $3,000-$3,500

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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