Long Island Residential Advisor (Weekends)

Title: Long Island Boarding Residential Advisor (Weekend Shifts)

General Description: The Long Island Boarding Residential Advisor is responsible for the wellbeing of students enrolled through the Long Island Boarding (LIB) program at Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School (LuHi) and who reside in approved housing on the Long Island University (LIU) Post Campus. The LIB Residential Advisor is a professional, part-time, 10-month position responsible for supporting the mission of LuHi and the LIB program by contributing to student learning and academic success; respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population; and supporting the holistic development of approximately 30 LIB resident students. We are currently hiring for weekend positions averaging 10-20 hours each weekend, 5-8 hours per shift. 

Responsibilities: The LIB Residential Advisor (RA) shall

1. Be aware of and enforce all Long Island Boarding and LIU Post University policies;
2. Serve as part of a rotating “duty” schedule, which requires at least one RA when students are present in the building between 3pm-10pm on Friday and 9am-11pm during weekends/holidays;
3. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, and participate in/support program activities;
4. Help students navigate the residential community and available resources by: 

• Assist with roommate concerns and mediations,
• Introduce resident students to appropriate staff and administrators if the concerns/issues require further attention,
• Ensure a safe and healthy residential community and introduce residents to residential activities and school organizations of interest;

5. Provide supervision in activities such as:

• Study hall period,
• Peer mentoring activities, 
• Other residential outings;

6. Complete reports (i.e. resident students’ wellbeing reports, evening attendance/rounds reports);

7. Fulfill light driving duties such as:

• Shuttle between LIU and LuHi,
• Airport dropoff/pickup,
• Testing site appointments, 
• Approved recreational activities; 

8. Participate in set training periods and professional development, as required;

9. Plan at least one student-centered wellness activity each semester, and implement with the support of LIB staff; 

10. Perform evening attendance check/rounds; 

11. Handle emergency situations that take place within the residence hall during shift, with support of supervisor and the Department of Public Safety at LIU Post; 

12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Long Island Boarding Director and Assistant Director.

Education  Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Major in Education, Counseling or a directly related field.

Experience  Related experience in the field 

Special  Familiarity with international population, residential programs, and/or  secondary and higher education desired

Reports to:  Long Island Boarding Director and Long Island Boarding Assistant Director

Salary Range: $18 - 22/hr

To Apply: Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: human.resources@luhi.org and refer to “Residential Advisor”.