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Salem Academy and College, the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girlsand women in the country by its founding date of 1772, invites applications for aResidential Life Dormitory Assistant (Residential Floor)for an all-female high school dormitory. Our ideal candidate is an engaging and motivated team player with an interest in girls' learning and desire to be a role model. This position is vital to ensuring the success and well-being of high school girls who reside on our campus. Dormitory Assistants work with the mission and philosophy of the boarding program and are supervised by the Full Time Residence Life Coordinator.

About Salem Academy and College

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girlsand women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change toinnovate girls and women's education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 254-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating girls and women who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through a college preparatory STEAM education and a liberal arts higher education.

Salem Academy is a college preparatory school located on a diverse, active college campus focused on preparing young women for future college and career paths. Salem College is the nation's only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of women in health leadership. Salem Academy and College is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college town known for arts and innovation.

This description is intended to identify the essential job functions and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive description of the job functions or requirements. Flexibility and willingness to be part of a community is essential to success in this position.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Academy Residential Life Staff are responsible for the daily operation and oversight of the dorm and are expected to help with chaperoning on and off-campus events or activities, driving students to off-campus medical appointments and/or Urgent Care or providing other coverage as needed during holidays, school breaks, and in times of emergency or crisis. This position requires helping residents adjust to and manage independent living, encouraging academic and personal progress and growth, promoting a familial atmosphere, and maintaining safety and security within the dormitory. Academy Residential Staff members are typically on duty two to three nights per week and every third or fourth weekend (additional coverage may be discussed as needed).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Residential Life Leadership:

Administrative Duties

Work Hour Expectations

• Work a minimum of 18 hours per week which include evening and weekend shifts. Exact times may vary depending on staffing and student activities and events.
• Since this is a residential position, primary work hours are weekdays after 4 pm and weekends.
• Additional hours may be requested to fill in for others as needed. .
• Availability from approximately August 1st to one week after Academy graduation. (held around May 30th)
• Summer housing is available for 10 hours of work per week.
• Other duties as assigned

Perks Include

• Housing (private room and bath with separate office/living space) in the residential building
• Access to newly renovated dorm kitchen
• All meals when Academy is in session
• Access to campus amenities such as a fitness center, library and outdoor spaces.
• Being a role model and mentor to motivated high school girls from around the world
• Adding a unique and meaningful experience to your resume
• Being part of a team dedicated to supporting and mentoring high school girls

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills and a team player work ethic
• Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred- or relevant work experience
• Willingness to work mid afternoon into evening and weekends.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty five pounds
• Ability to go up and down stairs multiple times a day
• Prior experience working with High School Students preferred
• Prior experience working with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds preferred

While performing the responsibilities of theDormitory Floor Assistant rolethe employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

For questions, please contact Nicole Gatto, Dean of Students at nicole.gatto@salem.edu