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Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco - SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Category: EducationJob Title: Residential Life Assistant - Part-time (occasional live-in)
Department: Education and Training - School

Reports To: Manager of Residential Life

Compensation: $23 - $25 per hour
Classification: Part-time, hourly, average of up to 20 hours weekly (Fri, Sat, and an additional day during the week) when students are in the dormitory and in prep/clean-up weeks; 3-4 nights per week on call overnight at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) Bowes Center; benefit includes complimentary housing while on call and meal plan; must commit to employment through June 6, 2027.

Job Purpose

Under supervision of the Manager of Residential Life and with the safety, health, and wellness of students and staff as the priority, the Residential Life Assistant assists with implementation of student life programming, supervision of students, chaperoning field trips, and doctor visits.

Residential Life Assistant must be at least 21 years old. A two-bedroom, partially furnished apartment at the SFCM Bowes Center is provided. The 2nd bedroom is occupied by a Full-Time Residential Life Assistant. For the part-time position, the apartment is intended to support overnight duty coverage rather than serve as permanent housing. One meal per day is provided via the SFCM meal-plan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Residential Life, serves “in-loco parentis” for students living in the facility and responds to any emergency (fire, medical, earthquake, etc). Reinforces residents’ compliance with fire, safety, security and curfew guidelines and procedures. Triages all urgent matters involving the students and residence and communicates with parents. Supervises minor students to scheduled, urgent, and emergency doctor’s appointments in consultation with School administration.
Cultivate, coordinate, and assist in the development of student leadership and responsibility through programming and direct involvement with students. Oversees and assures student timely participation in housekeeping assignments, and assures student timely participation events, activities, bed-check, and curfew. Develop, implement and evaluate programs and events with a focus on high quality, safe and age-appropriate activities in coordination with Manager of Residential Life.
Educate students to be supportive community members who are responsible for their actions and behavior toward each other, as well as toward the community in which they live. Communicate with students regarding the rationale behind policies and procedures, emphasizing the educational value of the standards to which students are held.
Establish and maintain communication with students through individual contacts, meetings, and discussions. Coordinate implementation of roommate agreement and community agreement process. Applies fair and consistent disciplinary standards for all dormitory students. Refers all major disciplinary offenses to the Manager of Residential Life or Manager, Student Services
Manages some facility systems in coordination with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music facilities team and according to prescribed guidelines: room assignments, badge issuance, maintenance and usage of office space, common room, kitchen, storage areas, laundry room, room check etc.
Assume "on-call" responsibility on a scheduled basis.
Performs other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

QualificationsInternal Contacts

School Administration

Facilities Staff

IT staff

Artistic Staff

External Contacts

Families of students
Vendors
Doctors & Emergency responders
SFCM security

Education Level and Focus

Bachelor's degree preferred

Years and Type of Related Experience Required

1-2 years of previous experience of working with adolescents, preferably as an Residential Assistant in a college or other dormitory

Technical Competencies

Effectively supervises students to assure their safety.
Effectively prioritize work to reflect the needs of the students and facility.
Communicates with others (both orally and in writing) in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information.
Understands and differentiates levels of confidentiality.
Faces difficult situations with tenacity and supports students and staff.
Actively listens to students and family concerns and problems and reports concerns and problems to school administration as appropriate. Helps to identify appropriate solutions. Follows up to ensure positive outcomes.
Effectively and fairly interprets and applies policies and procedures.
Maintains documentation, files and work papers that are readily accessible and understandable by others.
Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
Applies creativity and innovation to work processes.
Supports and provides equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce San Francisco Ballet School (SFBS) and SFCM/Bowes Center emergency and safety guidelines

Physical Demands

Must be able to physically assist an injured student which may include lifting the individual and supporting their weight with your shoulders or carrying the injured student. Must be able to lift boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to climb/descend stairs.

Required Licenses

CPR and First Aid certification (paid for by SFB).

Special Equipment Used

Fire Extinguisher

Other

Variable work schedule as required
Responding to nights and weekend duty calls as needed
Required overnight duty 3-4 nights per week as per schedule.
Assist with night and weekend programming/events/activities
Employment subject to a successful Live Scan background check and fingerprinting.

Application Procedure

We prefer you apply online

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San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).