Senior Program Advisor

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. Build and maintain a strong, safe, and inclusive residential life community .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills while fostering an inclusive residential life community. Proficient in managing student interactions, enforcing policies, and supporting student well-being through effective resource referral.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Residential Life ExperienceCPR CertificationStudent Management SoftwareEvent CoordinationConflict Mediation

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Hard Skills

Student Management SoftwareEvent CoordinationAdministrative TasksLogistics ManagementRoom Checks

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationJudgmentLeadershipConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOnline SoftwareApps

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationTraining Related to Protection of Minors

Industry Keywords

Residential LifeDiversityEquityInclusionCommunity Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a strong, safe, and inclusive residential life community
Supervise Program Advisors and students
Set up residential spaces before student arrival
Hold floor meetings and disseminate important information
Complete evening room checks and document student incidents through Student Management Software
Escort students to and from off-campus events when needed
Assist with residential check-in and check-out
Participate in student orientation, diversity, equity and inclusion sessions, and community-building activities
Support students’ physical and mental health and refer them to appropriate resources
Attend weekly staff meetings
Enforce program policies and procedures and document violations and incidents
Mediate roommate and peer conflicts
Manage student and staff interactions using student management software
Complete room checks at least 5 nights per week
Follow curfew and proximity policies when scheduled
Assist with logistics and coordination of co-curricular activities and outings
Set up and break down events
Perform administrative tasks using apps, Microsoft Office, and online software
Support the program through other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or currently in college required
2+ years of previous residential life experience required
Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain prior to start of program
Two references required
Must complete online training prior to arrival
Must be willing to live onsite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to use sound judgment, enforce rules, and assume leadership roles
Comfortable working with high school students
Ability to use New York City mass transit with students
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must successfully complete training related to protection of minors
Must use a personal cell phone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Housing with a roommate
Shift meals provided
Opportunity to work with a passionate team of diverse people
Chaperone events and trips to local NYC attractions