Residence Hall Advisor, Residence Life

Job Title: Residence Hall Advisor, Residence Life

Department: Student Services

Position Status: Part Time

Directly Reports To: Assistant Director of Residence Life / Director of Residence Life

Classification: Non Exempt

Position Summary: The Residence Hall Advisor is a part-time, 32 evening hours per week, 12-month position with primary responsibility for a residence hall community of 100-200 residents.  The Residence Hall Advisor provides supervision, leadership, and guidance for the residents.  This professional is responsible for supporting the mission and philosophy of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and The Residence Life Office by establishing and maintaining a community environment within the residence hall while assisting students in their educational, social, and personal development.  The Residence Hall Advisor reports directly to the Assistant Director of Residence Life and is part of the Student Services Team. In addition, this position may have additional responsibilities in other Student Services or College-wide sponsored events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manages the operations, programs and services for the residence hall community.
  • Responds and communicates effectively and immediately to emergency and/or life threatening situations.
  • Emergency cleaning of the residence halls when the need arises.
  • Conduct several walk-through/rounds in area of supervision.
  • Maintain a high level of visibility and availability to students.
  • Completes administrative tasks and submits timely reports and forms.
  • Supervise hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester and during extended holiday breaks.
  • Assist with the room selection process for new and returning students.
  • Maintain updated inventories of all residence hall equipment and bedroom & lounge furniture.
  • Oversee projects as assigned.
  • Inspects hall and rooms regularly to insure compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Attend weekly departmental staff meetings.
  • Recruits and promotes student involvement in Residence Hall Council and oversees meetings.
  • Assists council in creating activities for students.
  • Develops social and educational engagement/programming initiatives.
  • Track residence hall programming efforts.
  • Support and attend departmental events and programs.
  • Partake in departmental/college-wide training and development workshops.
  • Encourage maximum participation in programs by students.
  • Interprets, supports, and enforces college and residence hall policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Type incident reports on student violations and other situations.
  • Consult with the Dean of Student Services and Director of Residence Life regarding referrals and other necessary conduct actions.
  • Serve as an integral part of the Campus-wide Retention Committee
  • Assists, advises and counsels students and be able to connect students with the appropriate resources.
  • Performs administrative, clerical duties, and other related tasks as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field) with previous residential life or related experience required 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrate an appreciation for the unique mission of this two-year technical college.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask.
  • Ability to work as a member of a residence life team with students and professionals with varying levels of experience.
  • Working knowledge of issues facing first generation and first year student populations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to observe and detect unusual occurrences and policy violations.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
  • Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their connection to the college and to their peers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with college faculty and staff, students and the general public.
  • Physical ability to detect smoke and other odors indicative of hall violations and hazardous situations.
  • Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach the top floor of the residence hall in an emergency without assistance.

Application Process: Application materials must include a cover letter, a current resume, and academic transcripts. Send applications to Heather Burky, Attention: Residence Hall Advisor, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 or . Applications will be reviewed upon submission and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age (as applicable), religion, ancestry, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. For information about the college, visit our web site at www.stevenscollege.edu.  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.