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GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE

Lead Residential Life Coordinator (RLC)

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Company/Organization: South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Location: South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. As a school recognized for academic excellence and committed to holistic experience for our students, the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) invites applications for Lead Residence Life Coordinator (RLC).

The Lead Residence Life Coordinator is a full-time live-in 12-month state of South Carolina position with full benefits, including an apartment with amenities as well as a meal plan. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and unique qualifications.

Specific job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Direct, guide, and supervise students in all non-academic areas.

Counsel students regarding residential matters on an individual and group basis.

Supervise and mentor five RLCs and RAs in the residence life staff.

Support community building, personal growth, and development for all residents.

Manage crises, conflicts, and emergencies.

Conduct regular inspections of the residence hall to support health and safety of residents and overall building safety.

Report residence hall maintenance issues in a consistent and timely manner.

Maintain regular office hours and on-call duties.

Participate in all training activities before the opening of school in August and throughout the year.

Communicate with parents and guardians as needed.

Report and address violations of the GSSM Discipline and Honor as outlined in the Student Handbook and maintain records.

Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and/or the Vice President for Student Development.

Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in human service-related field and comparable experience. Candidates with a master's degree in student affairs, administration, education, sociology or related field are welcome.

Additional Requirements

Strong communication skills, particularly written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to and successful experience working with diverse populations.

Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and pass a SLED background check.

This is a live-in position. Requires day, night, and weekend work and includes rotating duty/call shifts.

Applications should also include the following: application cover letter and resume attachments. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with high school or college students, preferably in a residential school setting.

Self-motivated/ability to work autonomously.

Ability to contribute positively to the existing team.

Additional Comments The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics 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.

Employer State of South Carolina

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.

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