STUDENT LIFE COUNSELOR (Residential Life Counselor)

Position Overview:The Student Life Counselor’s primary responsibility will be to serve as the principal direct caregiver for students within an assigned dorm and to act as the primary advocate for the students in their care. The Student Life Counselor will also create, establish and maintain a productive and interactive environment within the residence halls. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring and supervising students during the main hours of the Student Life Program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as Student Life Counselor helping to build and implement the SEED LA culture - establishing routines and structures to prepare students for college completion and beyond.Nurture each student entrusted to your care consistent with guidelines outlined in the Student Life Program.Communicate with families regarding students’ progress, accomplishments, growth areas, and concerns.Attend to students’ personal safety by being aware of student location, being aware of and attentive to warning signs of emotional distress, and supporting overall campus supervision.Make safe and thought out decisions based on the best interest of students.Teach social, self-help, lifelong learning, and basic life skills and facilitates student leisure and recreational activities.Develop weekly lesson SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) plans from the school selected curriculum to empower to students to embody CASEL 5 Core CompetenciesProvide opportunities for students to practice/demonstrate learned skills including manners, conflict resolution, cooperation and teamwork and teaching developmentally appropriate decision-making and critical thinking strategies.Offer student leadership opportunities and a variety of clubs that include but are not limited to: SGA, Sports, Wellness, the Arts, Robotics, Theatre, Debate, etc…Offer local and global college and community service experiences for students to cultivate self-awareness, social-awareness, and a sense of cultural responsibility, while encouraging family involvement to enrich and support the students’ learning experiences.Planning and leading students on educational and/or recreational trips and/or activities and facilitating clubs and activitiesSupport and assist with homework during study hall.Teach and model appropriate study skills (management of information, materials, and time)Establish an environment that enhances student persistence, college knowledge, and overall well-being while proactively teaching procedures and social skills to create a positive and predictable environment.Establish a supportive and inclusive living environment within student dormitories, in which the SLCs communicate with teachers on a weekly basis to aid in students receiving tutoring, creating study skills workshops, and helping students access educational resources to excel academically.Build and foster positive relationships with students and help them foster positive relationships with one another.Provide content specific professional development to enhance the skills and capacity of Student Life staff, along with setting specific SMART Goals to guide their professional growth and development.Display appropriate role modeling.Develop relevant programming to meet the needs of students.Actively listen to students’ thoughts, feelings, concerns, and problems and counseling when appropriate.Utilize active listening, pro-active teaching, corrective teaching, and self-awareness.Manage student behavior in the house, residence hall, SEED community, and public.Effectively utilize appropriate skills to prevent and/or de-escalate intense situations while maintaining the dignity and respect of the student.Manage and maintain the house/residence halls.Oversee and/or provide structure and expectations for residence hall routines.Other duties as required or assigned.Please Note the Shift Hours for this positionTypical shifts are from Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm – 12:00 am Friday 12:00pm - 4pmEmployee BenefitsCompensation will be commensurate with candidate experience and expertise. The salary range for this opportunity is $23 - $26/hr. On campus housing accommodations may be available at SEED LA site for the school year. The benefits package also includes paid sick leave, holiday pay, a generous 403b retirement plan in addition to health, dental, vision, and life insurance.Qualifications:A commitment to SEED’s mission and belief that with the right resources, any child can attend college and achieve their dreamsA commitment to SEED’s core values of: COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, GROWTH, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITYA commitment to equity, leadership, and a focus on data-driven results.Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent, from an accredited university in social sciences or related fields. 1-2 years residential advising experience in a school setting1+ years direct experience in adolescent development, residential/boarding education, teaching, or related fields.Experience directing/supervising a residential and/or boarding program in a college preparatory school.Direct experience in adolescent development, residential/boarding education, teaching, or related fields (preferred)Experience working with diverse student populations in an urban setting.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to be able to create and implement routines and rituals to ensure student achievement.Physical RequirementsThe requirements below represent the essential physical functions of this position and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:Work is performed in a residential boarding school setting, including dormitories, common areas, dining facilities, and campus spaces.Frequent direct interaction with students in grades 9–12, including supervision, mentorship, and support of student well-being and behavior.Responsibility for maintaining a safe, structured environment while supporting student routines, study hall, and evening programming.Regular collaboration with residential life staff, faculty, counselors, and administrators.Exposure to moderate to high noise levels and activity, particularly during after-school and evening hours.May encounter behavioral incidents, emotional distress, or emergency situations requiring prompt, appropriate response in accordance with school policies and mandated reporting obligations.Schedule typically includes afternoon and evening hours (e.g., approximately 3:00 PM–12:00 AM), including weekends and occasional holidays.Requires sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive interpersonal interactions with adolescents.May include participation in campus events, outdoor activities, field trips, and co-curricular programming.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation:Work is performed in a residential boarding school setting, including dormitories, hallways, common areas, and student living spaces.Ongoing supervision and interaction with students in grades 9–12, including students with social-emotional or behavioral needs.Responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure environment, enforcing residential expectations, and conducting routine overnight checks.Regular collaboration with residential life staff, school leadership, counselors, and security personnel.Generally quieter overnight environment with intermittent disruptions requiring immediate response.May encounter behavioral incidents, illness, or emergency situations requiring prompt action in accordance with school policies and mandated reporting requirements.Schedule includes overnight shifts, with required availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as applicable.Requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to respond independently to urgent or high-stakes situations.May require movement across campus, including outdoor areas, to respond to incidents or support student needs
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