SCHOOL OVERVIEW
THRIVE 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 Disabilities
Typical Schedule: 2:30 – 10:30pm Sunday – Thursday (10 Month Position - Summer Off)
Job Title: Assistant Director of Residential Life [Logistics]
Responsibilities
- Works with the Director of Residential life to ensure smooth flow of students throughout evening/residential activities
- Coordinates closely with the Assistant Director of Residential Life [Day) to know the parameters of clubs and associated vendors, as well as student, residential field trips
- Coordinates with coaches to know practice/game schedules, help ensure student athletes are flowing to the correct places, and that athletes at away games have available meals upon return to campus
- Communicates student activity schedules weekly, daily and as needed to mentors
- Monitors student flow through campus nightly
- Travels with students on field trips as an additional chaperone if needed
- Fully cross-trained with evening residential staff in order to assume their responsibilities when needed
- Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program, as well as staff
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with logistics and/or student management
- Knowledge or background in working with at-risk youth
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students
- Willingness to work hard and with fidelity
- Ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated administrative abilities
- Well organized
- Meets deadlines
- Utilizes technology to improve upon systems and processes where possible
Accountability: This position is accountable to the Director of Residential Life
Thrive 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.