Hall Advisor

Why Work at BYU At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the  University's Mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career. Belonging Statement United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts  across  the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Employment Requirements Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Equal Opportunity Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. Job Title: Hall Advisor This is a full-time LIVE-IN position in an on-campus residence hall. The hall advisor apartment may accommodate the hall advisor and his/her family (family is defined as hall advisor, spouse, and dependent children). Due to the nature of the position and the size of the hall advisor's apartment, applicants with more than TWO children will not be eligible for consideration. Children must be under the age of six. Job Summary Represent BYU and Residence Life in a professional and courteous manner as a live-in employee performing their normal employee and living activities in their employer provided apartment.  Facilitate a pleasant, safe and clean atmosphere so residents can have positive academic, spiritual and social development. What you’ll do in this position:  Student and Community Development  Community Development: As students live away from home in a community setting, they must learn to respect others' needs and expectations, voice their own expectations and concerns about community life, and resolve differences and conflicts peacefully. Hall advisors have a major responsibility for facilitating community development as part of this learning process. Hall advisors participate in extensive community development training to prepare to help communities develop. They learn about the role of the community in student development, natural community progression, developing healthy communities, and facilitating dialogue between individuals. Hall advisors also learn about community standards, a program developed to help residents learn to live in a healthy community. Throughout the year, residents meet in apartment, floor, and hall groups with the resident assistants to establish standards for their living community. Residents also develop goals for their community and establish ways to approach concerns about community life. Resident assistants teach residents about living in a community and act as facilitators in the community standards process. Hall advisors play a vital role by preparing R.A.s to facilitate community development, and by continuing to teach and support R.A.s throughout the process. Student Behavior: Hall advisors act as resources, coordinate services, meet with, and help mentor students with problems, concerns, and inappropriate behavior. Hall advisors have the responsibility to educate residents, schedule and attend interviews with students, work closely with area managers and directors to resolve student behavioral issues.  Hall advisors also refer students to ecclesiastical leaders, Academic Advisement, the Counseling and Career Center, International Student Services, University Police, and the Honor Code Office. 1.    Be available for consultation with individuals or groups of residents. 2.    Use behavioral process when students are not in compliance with Housing Guidelines, University Policy, health or safety issues, and legal violations.  The process includes: Educating and mentor residents in private Documenting violations for fair process compliance Reporting violations to area managers Involvement in Due Process student hearings Referral to appropriate agencies and departments Follow up with consequences 3.    Understand the process of Community Standards and Student Development.  Mentor communities to try and reach healthy communities through appropriate communication. 4.    Teach correct principles of agency and Community Standards to residents through mentoring R.A. s, instruction in hall meetings and by example. 5.    Learn and use the seven-step model for mediation with students in conflict.  Mentor RAs in this process.  Attend and help mediate roommate, floor and building conflicts. 6.