The Grier School, an all girls’ boarding/day school outside of Tyrone, PA in the mountainside village of Birmingham has openings due to a growing enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Grier is internationally and nationally known. Class sizes average between 8-10 students. Grier has elite academics and has a STEM program within the top 15% of all schools in Pennsylvania and top 20% in the nation. Grier is the #1 school for the arts in Pennsylvania, and is the #1 school in the United States for equestrian sports. Grier has exciting opportunities for qualified candidates in the following position:

Resident Advisor

Applicants must be passionate about education and have a willingness to engage in a boarding school environment. They should also be able to obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, FBI Fingerprint Clearance and Act 126. Grier is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director at lcrofcheck@grier.org

Or mail to:

Grier School/Positions Open

Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director

2522 Grier School Road

PO Box 308

Tyrone, PA 16686

Phone calls will not be accepted. Applicants are not permitted on campus without a scheduled appointment

Applicants must be passionate about making a difference in a young person’s life and have a willingness to engage in a boarding school environment. Resident Advisors are responsible for utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to promote student success. They provide a nurturing and supportive environment that addresses personal and social development for all students

Division/Department: Student Life

Reports to: Dean of Students & Belonging

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

· Weekday Duties

o Willingness to work a boarding rotating schedule following Grier’s faculty calendar

o Conduct daily room and bathroom checks to ensure students are maintaining cleanly, safe, and respectful living conditions

o Enter point deductions and additions in student’s Community Conduct Report (formerly Deportment system)

o Be a palpable, positive presence in common areas, on hallways, & in the dormitories

· Weekend Duties

o Lead dorm activities empowering our students to become more involved

o These can be approved and run on an individual floor basis, offered to the student body, and/or be under the supervision of the Activities Director or a Dean

o Be prepared to participate in Dorm War events, Green-Gold competitions, & other school spirit activities

o Each dorm is responsible for hosting/participating in at least one event per month

· Student Supervision & Mentoring

o Ease our students transition of living away from home while creating a sense of community in their dorm/residence hall

o Assess students’ attributes and help them realize strengths

o Maintain safety & security of students regarding arrivals, departures, emotional/social concerns, and address issues with appropriate Dean as they arise

o Assist with Check Ins on dorm floors & at Welcome Home Cabin

· Communication & Collaboration

o Hold monthly floor/dorm meetings to establish rules and expectations along with improving student connectivity

o Provide appropriate information to the Deans and Counsellors related to student concerns and needs

o Be the first step in mediation processes between roommates, in competitive conflicts, and/or in homesick situations

· Health & Well-Being

o Enforces the rules of the dorm/floor to help maintain safety and wellness on campus

o Follow procedures and provide guidance pertaining to safety, wellness, and community-based concerns that may arise in the dorm

o Respond to crisis situations immediately ensuring safety of students, involving Head of School, Health Center Personnel, Counselors, & Deans as needed

o Assist with Dinner Check ins

· Community Building & Engagement

o Work to lift up other women as well as be a role model for our students

o Conduct Bi-weekly meetings with Prefects to discuss policies, concerns, and plan dorm activities

· Responsiveness, Accountability, Security, & Problem-Solving

o Follow the Residential Life and Student Handbooks

o Assist students with organization, time management and following the school schedule

o Support students in attending sports, study hall, tutoring, reporting to the infirmary for medication, and/or arriving in a timely fashion to other mandatory events

o Help students with arrival and departure procedural lists including checking in/out procedures, packing, storage, and shipping

· Multicultural Awareness & Inclusivity

o Foster equal opportunity practices and encourage students’ association with one another and all things Grier

o Pay attention to cultural or societal differences in dealing with students

· Attend trainings in August & January as well as other professional development opportunities offered

· Additional duties as assigned by Head of School, Dean of Students and Belonging, and Activities Director

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Proven Experience in working with children

· Integrity and professionalism

· Ability to cooperate within a wide range of student personalities and backgrounds

· Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence abilities

· Basic computer skills

· CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required

· Capable of lifting 25 pounds

· Able to assist students with injury as needed