What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Advisor - 2025 Pre-College Summer Program position at The College of New Jersey?
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
We are currently seeking staff for a summer residential program for New Jersey high school students ages 16-21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This program is designed to offer eligible and accepted New Jersey students an opportunity to participate in a 10 day/9 night on-campus 2025 summer session. Program participants will be provided with an authentic opportunity to explore college life through a rigorous schedule of on-going transition planning based on person-centered thinking; academic classes focusing on literacy, numeracy & critical thinking; supported/facilitated social-emotional development; career/vocational exploration/discovery with an emphasis on pre-employment transition services; and guidance through skills of self-direction and self-determination. Staff will work two sessions of the program: 7/8/25-7/17/25 and 7/21/25-7/30/25.
Residential Advisors will live on-campus and will support program participants as needed.
Main Responsibilities:
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Primary Location
Education Building - School of Education
Work Locations
Education Building - School of Education
Job
Temporary
Organization
The College of New Jersey
Job Posting
Jan 28, 2025, 11:38:25 AM
We are currently seeking staff for a summer residential program for New Jersey high school students ages 16-21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This program is designed to offer eligible and accepted New Jersey students an opportunity to participate in a 10 day/9 night on-campus 2025 summer session. Program participants will be provided with an authentic opportunity to explore college life through a rigorous schedule of on-going transition planning based on person-centered thinking; academic classes focusing on literacy, numeracy & critical thinking; supported/facilitated social-emotional development; career/vocational exploration/discovery with an emphasis on pre-employment transition services; and guidance through skills of self-direction and self-determination. Staff will work two sessions of the program: 7/8/25-7/17/25 and 7/21/25-7/30/25.
Residential Advisors will live on-campus and will support program participants as needed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students in the residential setting.
- Establish a supportive and inclusive community within the residential environment.
- Supervise and monitor students during daily routines, including mealtimes and recreational activities.
- Foster positive social interactions among students and promote a sense of belonging.
- Address any behavioral or emotional concerns, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with program staff to communicate important information about students' well-being.
- Enforce residential rules and guidelines while maintaining a caring and understanding approach.
- Must have experience mentoring and working with youths with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Must have experience in the residential housing of youths and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks.
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Primary Location
Education Building - School of Education
Work Locations
Education Building - School of Education
Job
Temporary
Organization
The College of New Jersey
Job Posting
Jan 28, 2025, 11:38:25 AM
