Pre-College Residential Counselor at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description

This is a seasonal position from June 10 - July 26 2024

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing evening and overnight supervision of participants




• Guide/supervise students to/in class




• Facilitate daytime and evening activities for all summer students




• Attend site visits/and cruises with students on a weekly basis




• RC positions are live-in positions in co-educational residential communities.




• Approximately ~39 hours per week. 




• Weekly evening and weekend work required

Accommodations

• You will be assigned to a double room inside a summer residence hall with a fellow RC staff member.




• Access to a community kitchen and refrigerator




• Access to community bathrooms or private bathrooms




• 1 allotted vacation day (Monday-Friday)




• Week off from July 1st- July 5th

Compensation

• $15 per hour paid for Residential Counselor duties




• Housing on campus, valued at $2,358, and provided in exchange for Residential Counselor duties.




• A breakfast and lunch meal plan designated by the Office of Residential and Dining Services, valued at over $633.50 in exchange for RC duties.




• Meals are provided when students are on campus during the weekends




• $125 duck bills a week

Requirements

• Training and Certification in Mental Health First Aid will be provided by Stevens Staff




• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with Stevens Institute of Technology




• 1+ years of experience within Pre-College, Residence Life, or related field 




• Must be available to work evenings and weekends




• Must live on campus in one of the assigned summer residence halls




• Must not have any additional jobs or classes during the weeks of employment




• Will participate in an on call duty rotation with ~30 fellow staff members




• Approximately ~39 hours per week. 

Essential Functions

• Become knowledgeable of our summer programs and assist with answering phone calls, and inquiries while in the office




• Uphold the highest level of customer service when working with participants, families, staff, and faculty. 




• Maintain excellent communication between all pre-college staff, and be able to communicate effectively to fellow student staff members. Interpersonal/human relations skills




• Supervisory skills




• Ability to relate effectively with students




• Ability to work a flexible schedule




• Ability to provide and document conflict mediation and crisis management with students




• Ability to understand and implement summative and formative assessment strategies related to departmental learning outcomes and curriculum




• Social Programming




• Wall Decs/ Door Decs




• Daily On Call schedule




• Attend weekly all-staff meetings




• Facilitate check-in/check-outs each week for all Pre-College staff and participants




• Work closely with Pre-College administration 




• Act as a point of contact for Pre-College Summer students in cases of emergency




• Assist with Check in and Check out 




• Chaperone off-campus trips and activities 




• Work with fellow student staff to plan evening campus events for all program participants; lead weekend events 




• Other duties as assigned

Department

General Submission Guidelines: 

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job. 

Still Have Questions? 

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu. 

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. 

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. 

NSF ADVANCE Institution Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. 

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