Residential Advisor

ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION

With a typical enrollment of 130 middle and high school students, Wolfeboro essentially functions as a

traditional boarding school. Unlike most boarding schools, however, we have two professional staffs.

Our classroom teachers do not have residential responsibilities other than dining hall and evening study

hall roles. Campus Heads, Assistant Campus Heads and Advisors fulfill all responsibilities of a typical

boarding school teacher beyond the classroom. It is in this critical realm where confidence, foundational

skills and professional perspectives are developed in the young teacher. Advisors are the central

component to our social programming.

The residential structure consists of a Dean of Students, Campus Heads (Borg and Ferris) as well as

Assistant Campus Heads and Residential Advisors. Advisors are assigned to eight/ten student advisees

and serve as role models, mentors, coaches, as well as activity and trip leaders.

The professional development of advisors is a priority of WCS. Wolfeboro enjoys a strong reputation as a

top training ground for teachers in the early stages of their career or those who aspire to be in the education

field. Professional development focuses on functioning as an adult leader in a school setting, caring for

students as well as providing encouragement and accountability. In addition to an extensive orientation

program, advisors meet each day with WCS leadership to discuss and develop strategies for supporting

individual students. As part of ongoing professional training, Advisors receive guidance and feedback on

setting boundaries, serving as a positive presence, working within a team, supporting students from a wide

range of backgrounds, and how to manage the daily cadence of life at a boarding school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assume direct responsibility for the students designated as your advisees.

2. Ensure student safety and well-being.

3. Provide an adult presence and serve as a role model for all students.

4. Set a positive tone and promote progress.

5. Ensure that the quality of student life is consistent with the mission and objectives.

6. Help advisees develop effective organizational and study skills, accountability and ensure they

experience a vibrant social life.

7. Provide leadership, supervision, coaching and instruction for extracurricular activities, including

sports, recreation, arts and off-campus trips.

8. With guidance and role modeling from veteran faculty, serve as an Assistant Table Head in our

family-style dining hall.

9. Assist with the implementation of our residential and social program.

GENERAL ROUTINE:

All advisors are on from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM each day. This is where the majority of our afternoon

activities and social programming take place.

Morning and evening duty is covered by advisors on a rotating basis. On any given day, advisors typically

have the morning off (until 12 pm) or the evening off (starting at 7:30 pm).

Weekends begin after lunch on Saturday afternoon and end with Sunday evening’s picnic dinner.

Advisors should expect to be on duty most weekends. Advisors attend most weekend trips.

CAMPUS LEAVE:

Advisors are encouraged to take one 36-hour leave during the session, scheduled prior to the session. Every

effort is made to grant leaves as requested. Advisors are encouraged to submit requests as early as possible.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

WCS sets forth exceedingly high professional standards and expectations. All advisors are expected to

represent WCS in an exemplary fashion at all times. Specific expectations are delineated in our Employee

Handbook and include but are not limited to presentation of a traditional, professional appearance and

behavior consistent with professional standards. The WCS community enjoys a substance- and tobacco-free

campus.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for first-year advisors is $3,700 plus housing and meals.

In addition, advisors with a lifeguard certification will receive an additional $300 stipend. WCS will also

cover the cost of the lifeguard certification course. We will host a lifeguard certification course on campus

June 14-16 for those interested in becoming certified.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Advisors must be certified in CPR and preferably in Lifeguarding prior to arriving at Wolfeboro. WCS will

provide reimbursement for the cost of relevant certification courses.

EMPLOYMENT DATES:

Arrival Date: Tuesday, June 17

Departure Date: Friday, August 1

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

All hired personnel are subjected to a background check and are required to submit to WCS a signed

disclosure statement.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Wolfeboro is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of

race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national or ethnic origin in its hiring practices or

employment policies.