Assistant Director of Residential Life (Trainer)

SCHOOL OVERVIEWTHRIVE is a school unlike any other - one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of THRIVE is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. THRIVE aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades seven through twelve, THRIVE will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never before-seen service - a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, THRIVE seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.Thrive Academy/Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with DisabilitiesType: Full Time (12 months)Typical Schedule: 2:30 - 10:30pm Sunday - ThursdaySchedule may vary in summer months and on rare occasions to support school/academic initiativesResponsibilitiesInterviews and selects residential mentorsWorks with the Director of Residential life to strategically place mentors in units for optimal coverage and mentor successEnsures new mentors complete their electronic onboarding upon hireCompletes initial training of all mentors, ensuring they have a strong foundation in residential policies and procedures to begin their on-the-job training.Continuously trains and evaluates all mentors and identifies opportunities for coaching and when corrective action is needed, thus is thereby responsible for establishing a positive working environment positioned for successWorks with the Assistant Residential Director [Day] to create and implement professional development for mentorsConducts weekly dorm cleanliness inspections and provides necessary feedback to mentors based on scoresSupports mentors in real time with student issuesEnsures a smooth transition between after school and swing shift mentorsCoordinates with the Assistant Director of Residential Life [Day] to ensure data in the timeclock is accurate and serves as a back-up for timekeepingFully cross-trained with evening residential staff in order to assume their responsibilities when neededSet a positive example by being a role model for students in the program, as well as staffAdditional duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience with staff training and developmentKnowledge or background in working with at-risk youthAt least 2 years of management experience of a staff larger than 10Strong communication skills, verbal and writtenEnthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age studentsWillingness to work hard and with fidelityAbility to effectively work and interact respectfully within a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated administrative abilitiesWell organizedMeets deadlinesUtilizes technology to improve upon systems and processes where possibleAccountability: This position is accountable to the Director of Residential LifeThrive Academy is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the school at 225-367-6855 and ask for the HR department.