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Job Description

The Sophomore Advisor (SA) works with other residence hall staff members in first year communities to facilitate an environment within the residence hall contributing to the intellectual, social, physical, moral, and cultural development of the students. The Sophomore Advisor assists other Residence Life staff members in articulating to the students the philosophy and policies of the Office of Residence Life & Housing, other Campus Life departments, the College, and other Departments and Divisions within the University and, in turn, represents and presents the needs of the students to the administration. The volunteer position of Sophomore Advisor requires strong leadership skills, honor, confidentiality, enthusiasm, and sensitivity toward others.

Programming & Community Development

• Assist the Resident Advisor in promoting and developing a sense of community among students in the residence halls through programming and establishing rapport with all residents.
• Be knowledgeable enough about university resources to help students find their niche in the wider campus community.
• Be accessible to residents by being present and visible in the halls.
• Assist first year students with the transition to college and with academic, social and personal concerns.
• Work cooperatively with other SAs, the RA and the Residence Hall Director (RHD) in planning and implementing social and educational programs and activities for first year students. Specifically, the SA is expected to:
  • Meet programming requirements as established by the Office of Residence Life.
  • Support programming activities of building staff and each hall’s RHA through attendance, enthusiasm, and other active positive contributions.
• Understand and educate residents about University and Residence Hall policies and regulations.
• Plan the Songfest routine with the SA building group and participate in Songfest with the residents.
• Support and attend Freshman Semi-Formal.

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Training & Meetings

• Be available to attend weekly Monday night staff meetings. No commitment outside of academics will be considered before this meeting.
• Meet at least monthly with his/her supervising Residence Hall Director.
• Participate in all Selection, Training, and Evaluation Processes as deemed appropriate by the Residence Hall Director or the Office of Residence Life & Housing.
• Participate in staff development activities by hall and area.
• Participate in monthly in-service sessions

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Administrative Responsibilities

• Do not speak to the media, press, or parents in the official capacity of a Sophomore Advisor for the Office of Residence Life & Housing or Emory University without permission from their supervising Residence Hall Director.
• Preserve the confidentiality of personal information about students obtained in the course of employment and responsible treatment of all information to which s/he is given access (rosters, locator cards, etc.).
• Check and respond when appropriate to voicemail and email daily.
• Complete all paperwork as assigned by the Residence Hall Director and submit them in a timely manner.

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Policy Enforcement

• Abide by all University rules, regulations and policies.
• Comply with the policies and procedures contained in the most current versions of the Sophomore Advisor Job Description, Community Living Standards on the Housing and Residential Education website and expectations and guidelines of the supervising Community/Residence Director. The SA is subject to the same disciplinary sanctions as other residents for violation of residence hall rules as set on the Community Living Standards on the Residence Life & Housing website or any other applicable University rule and regulation. In addition, the SA may be subjected to staff discipline, including termination, if the behavior that violated rules, regulations, or policies also call into question his/her fitness to be a SA.
• Be responsible for thorough and accurate documentation of all violations of Residence Hall Policies, Regulations, and University Code of Conduct.

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Role Modeling & Attitude

• Convey a positive attitude towards the SA position and its duties and responsibilities.
• Comply with the University's sexual harassment and non-discrimination policies involving both fellow staff members and residents.
• Act as a positive role model both for fellow staff members and residents by not participating in questionable or unethical behavior.
• Treat fellow employees and students with courtesy and respect.

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Additional Information

For additional information please contact:

Office of Residence Life & Housing
Emory University
DUC/Drawer B Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-7631 Fax: (404) 727-4774
http://www.emory.edu/HOUSING

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