Hall Advisor

About the role

Brigham Young University (BYU) is the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The university aims to be among the top universities globally, with a unique mission deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This mission, combined with a remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and numerous opportunities for learning and growth, makes it an inspiring place to work.

Responsibilities

• Represent BYU and Residence Life in a professional and courteous manner as a live-in employee performing your normal employee and living activities in your employer-provided apartment.

• Facilitate a pleasant, safe, and clean atmosphere so residents can have positive academic, spiritual, and social development.

• Participate in extensive community development training to prepare to help communities develop. Learn about the role of the community in student development, natural community progression, developing healthy communities, and facilitating dialogue between individuals.

• Develop and maintain community standards, a program designed to help residents learn to live in a healthy community. Establish standards for the living community and set goals for community development.

• Act as a resource, coordinate services, meet with, and help mentor students with problems, concerns, and inappropriate behavior. Educate residents, schedule and attend interviews with students, work closely with area managers and directors to resolve student behavioral issues.

• Manage physical needs of residence halls, including coordinating building custodial concerns, conducting regular cleanliness inspections, and responding to emergency situations.

• Maintain accurate records of day-to-day involvement in the hall and with residents, submit detailed reports to management in a timely manner, and promote re-occupancy.

Qualifications

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Housing experience
• Teaching experience
• Business experience

What We Offer

• 401k with BYU automatic contribution of 8% and optional employee contribution of 5% (additional 4% from BYU)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU