Resident Advisor (Program Assistant) - 60025713

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependablecandidate 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.
Responsibilities of the Male Dorm Resident Advisor:Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and his/her Assistant, the Program Assistant provides immediate residential life oversite and guidance in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems of all the students attending the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe. Works under limited supervision. Individual is expected to use discretion, tact, and exercise good judgment at all times. Must exhibit professionalism and effective working relationship when interacting with students, parents/guardians, co-workers, faculty/staff, and a community of stakeholders. Ability to provide visual and auditory supervisor of residents, demonstrate group leadership and organizational skills, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, exercise tact, discretion, and judgement in working with a variety of people, and be in condition suitable for assuming responsibilities for this position.

• Provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters pertaining to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems. Provides a nurturing and safe environment in the residence halls. Monitors activities and whereabouts of residences. Administer medications. Complete all residential reports, plans, records, and incident reports for the residence hall.
• Collects, maintains, and disseminates student data on student success, absenteeism, and discipline. Communicate in a regular and timely manner with the department supervisors concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
• Participate in training, meetings, committees, programs, meet regularly with supervisors, activity participate in training and professional development.
• Reviews the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Reviews and follows agency policy to ensure student safety. Collaborates with campus units to ensure compliance with and with external regulations and laws, including but not limited to DHEC regulations, fire code regulations, and attendance regulations
• Perform other related duties as required.

Full-time Male Resident Advisor vacancy for 2026-2027 School Year Sunday- 4:00pm-12:00am
Monday-7:00am-8:00am & 4:00pm-12:00am
Tuesday-7:00am-8:00am & 4:00pm-12:00am
Wednesday-7:00am-8:00am & 4:00pm-12:00am
Thursday-7:00am-8:00am & 4:00pm-12:00am
Friday-7:00am-8:00am

• A high School Diploma, prior experience working with adolescents.
• A valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to hear, speak audibly, talk,
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and drive state vehicles.
• Must be able to work variable hours and weekends.
• Employee may be required to live in residence on days they work.
• Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/ AED training, and other training required as required, but not limited to Vector Training, and Mandatory Reporting.

• A bachelor's degree. Residential life, student services, or boarding school experience highly desired.

The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe 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.

The SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe offers anexceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Clickherefor additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.