Hybrid Part-Time Evening Dorm Parent presso Pomfret School

Description

Time Commitment/Hours:  2 evenings during week (Monday-Friday) from 7:45 pm - 11:30 pm and every other weekend (Friday and Saturday) from 7:45 pm - 12:00 am from September 1 - May 31 (there are 20 weekends from 9/1-5/31 this academic year - this is counting all the time not taking into consideration the breaks)

Compensation/Benefits: $8,000 annual stipend, housing including utilities, meals while school is in session. 

Job Purpose:    

A vital role supporting students and the overall school community to ensure the smooth functioning of the school’s residential life program. This role is central to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment for our students. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Live in the residence hall during the academic year.
• Be available for evening shifts during the week (7:45pm-11:30 pm) and 2 weekends per month (7:45pm-12:00 am).
• Build a positive and inclusive dormitory culture.
• Perform safety and wellness checks including rounds, lights out and room checks.
• Provide first aid or facilitate medical care in coordination with the SOC and health center.
• Uphold and enforce dorm rules and routines.
• Manage administrative tasks while on duty (attendance, forms, etc.).
• Supervise and support student events, activities and outings while on duty.
• Occasionally drive students for scheduled activities and/or emergencies.
• Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Conditions:

• Requires walking, standing, reaching, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs
• Majority of duties are performed indoors
• Some responsibilities will require being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required but will consider current college students with anticipated graduation date of 2027 or sooner.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain Endorsement A to drive students.
• Experience with or interest in residential life, education or student mentorship.
• Ability to pass federal background check, fingerprinting and screening required.