Program Assistant (Resident Advisor) - 60025713 & 60025714

Under the supervision of the Residential Life Coordinator (department head) and his/her Assistant, the Program Assistant provides immediate residential life oversite and guidance in maters 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. 

• 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.   Administer medications.  Complete 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 Residential Life Coordinator and/or his/her assistant concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, committees, programs, meet regularly with supervisor, and activity participate in training and professional development.
• Reviews the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Participates in orientation activities for new students, as well as, move-in and move out for all residence hall occupants and room inventories.  Assists with appropriate room assignments.
• Develop and implants procedures 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• A High School Diploma, prior experience working with adolescents, a valid driver's license, and must be at least 21 years of age.

Additional Requirements:

• Must exabit 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 supervisor of residents, demonstrate group leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to 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.
• Must be able to hear, speak audibly, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must posse a valid driver's license and drive state vehicles. 
• Must be able to work variable hours and shifts, including some weekends. 
• Employee is required to live in residence on days they work. Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/AED training, and other training required with in first six months of employment.

• A bachelor's degree.  Residential life, student services, or boarding school experience highly desired.

The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
 
 Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.  Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.  Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.  

Salary : $32,686 - $60,471