Resident Advisor

Salary: $37,200.00 - $59,500.00 Annually
Location : McCormick County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189979
Agency: Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Residency Requirement: Yes
Residency Requirement (specifics):: This is a live-in position in a campus residence hall.
Class Code:: AH30
Position Number:: 61040497, 60025614
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $38,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $38,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Sunday- 4:00 pm -12:00 amMonday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 amTuesday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 amWednesday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 amThursday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 amFriday- 7:00 am-8:00 am
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
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Under the supervision of the Residential Life Coordinator (Department head) and his/her Assistant, the Resident Advisor provides immediate residential life oversite and guidance in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems of all the students attending the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters pertaining to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems. Provides a nurturing and safe environment in the residence halls.
• Monitor activities and whereabouts of residents as well as administer medications.
• Complete all residential reports, plans, records, and incident reports for the resident hall.
• Collect, maintain, and disseminate student data on student success, absenteeism, and discipline. Communicate in a regular and timely manner with the Residential Life Coordinator and/or his/her assistant concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, committees, programs, meet regularly with supervisor and actively participate in training and professional development.
• Review the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in orientation activities for new students, as well as, move-in and move out for all residence hall occupants and room inventories. Assist with appropriate room assignments.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure student safety. Collaborate with campus units to ensure compliance to and with external regulations and laws, including but not limited to DHEC regulations, fire code regulations and attendance regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This is a live-in position in a campus residence hall; staff will be provided with a room and private bathroom in the residence hall and meal plan when students are in residence. No pets allowed in residence.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma, prior experience working with adolescents, a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• Must exhibit professionalism when interacting with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, facility/staff, and a community of stakeholders.
• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of residents; demonstrate group leadership and organizational skills; be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and drive a state vehicle.
• Must be able to work variable hours and shifts, including some weekends.
• Employee is required to live in residence on days they work.
• Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/AED training and other training required with in first six months of employment.

Typical working hours: Sunday- 4:00 pm -12:00 am


Monday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am

Tuesday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am

Wednesday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am

Thursday- 7:00 am-8:00 am & 4:00 pm-12:00 am

Friday- 7:00 am-8:00 am

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Residential life, student services, and/or boarding school experience highly desired

Additional Comments


The S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.


Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you have at least a high school diploma and prior experience working with adolescents?

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you have the ability to exhibit professionalism when interacting with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, faculty/staff, and a community of stakeholders?

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Are you able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people including other team members and management?

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Do you have the ability to demonstrate group leadership and organizational skills?

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Do you have the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people?

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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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How did you hear about this position?

• SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn.com
• A current employee
• A former employee
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.

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