Residential Advisor

Overview:

Located in Princeton, NJ, the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS) is an independent international coeducational 9th-12th grade boarding school focused on STEM education.

Position Start Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS)

About the Role:

The Residential Advisor (RA) provides oversight, leadership, and guidance to students living in Ettl House, PRISMS' co-ed residence, which houses approximately 60 boarding students. The RA is one of two full-time staff members responsible for ensuring the well-being, safety, and personal development of our boarding community.

Responsibilities:

• Student Supervision & Mentorship: Provide daily support, mentorship, and oversight to students, fostering a positive and inclusive residential environment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Maintain strong communication with students, parents (many of whom are international), faculty, and staff, particularly the Assistant Principal, Director of Student Life, School Nurse, and fellow RA.
• Health & Well-being: Monitor students' physical and mental health, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources and guidance.
• Community Engagement: Promote a culture of respect, accountability, and personal growth by organizing residential activities and encouraging healthy habits.
• Responsiveness & Problem-Solving: Be readily available via text and email to respond to student needs and emergencies.
• Multicultural Sensitivity: Given PRISMS' diverse international student body, including a significant Chinese population, proficiency in both English and Chinese is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in residential life or student support preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with a diverse adolescent population.
• Experience in independent or boarding schools is ideal.
• Ability to act as a positive role model, demonstrating patience, independence, and resourcefulness.

Additional Details:

• The Residential Advisor lives on campus and plays an active role in students' daily lives.
• Housing and meals are provided for the RA and their family (if applicable).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hr@prismsus.org with "Residential Advisor" in the subject line.

Job Duties:

1. Weekday Duty (Three Weekdays per Week, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM Next Day)

• Ensure all students are awake and out of the dorm by 8:00 AM.
• Locate students reported as missing from classes or activities.
• Be present after school and supervise evening study hall.
• Work with prefects to ensure all students return to the dorm by 10:15 PM and enforce lights out at 11:00 PM.

2. Weekend Duty (Two Weekends per Month)

• Be available during the day (may leave campus if the on-call Residential Advisor provides coverage).
• Supervise students and dorm life from 4:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

3. Holiday Duty

• Be on duty when school is not in session but boarding students remain on campus.
• Supervise the dorm and assist students with off-campus trips, such as downtown visits or grocery shopping.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Room Inspections: Conduct weekly room checks for cleanliness and tidiness; enforce consequences for violations.
• Medication Administration: Work under the guidance of the school nurse to deliver medication to students as needed.
• Dorm Meetings: Collaborate with prefects to conduct dorm meetings when necessary.
• Other Duties: Assist with dormitory management and fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Principal for Student Life or the Director of Student Life.