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Dorm Counselor/Stdnt Worker FA

Job Locations US-IL-Skokie
Requisition ID
2026-13547
Position Type
Part-Time
Schedule Shift
Varies
Hours Per Week
10
Travel
None
Category
Student Services
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Overview

The Dorm Supervisor is broadly responsible for the effective management of the dormitory of Fasman Yeshiva High School. He must look after all aspects of a dorm student's physical and spiritual welfare as oversee the dorm staff. Thus, the principal goal of the Dorm Supervisor is to ensure the dormitory is a safe, positive, and well-run part of FYHS which will assist the dormitory students in developing into Bnei Torah. 

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities 

  1. General Issues
  2. Ensure every Dorm student’s health, safety & welfare
  3. Maintain constant awareness of the whereabouts of every Dorm student
  4. Monitor the dorm as a place conducive to growing as a Ben Torah
  5. Interact with parents of out-of-town students, including regular weekly email updates as to the status of their son(s) and the dorm in general.
  6. Dormitory
  7. Oversee and ensure effective discipline in the dorm
  8. Supervise and ensure room and overall dorm cleanliness
  9. Supervise Dorm staff by ensuring every student is in their room by curfew and their respective phones/laptops are in their assigned location
  10. Supervise and ensure wakeup and davening attendance
  11. Maintain check-out and off-campus procedures 
  12. Maintain log of dorm breakage and repairs
  13. Coordinate with custodial staff to ensure the consistent upkeep of the dorm
  14. Track student travel plans for vacation and inform other administrators in a timely manner
  15. Medical
  16. Maintain a general awareness of all medical issues
  17. Supervise Infirmary (if relevant)
  18. Have access to all medical and insurance forms
  19. Available for emergencies and/or issues requiring school representation
  20. Minor ailment diagnosis & treatment
  21. Basic first aid
  22. Shabbos 
  23. Erev Shabbos check-in (collect phones and devices)
  24. Oversee and ensure out-shabbos plans for students 
  25. Promote a positive atmosphere throughout Shabbos
  26. Organize and publicize schedule of weekly Zmanim
  27. Alternate Leading Seudos and Oneg Shabbosim with the Assistant Dorm Supervisor
  28. When present at Shabbos Seudos, organize Divrei Torah and Zemiros
  29. Maintain availably to host talmidim over Shabbos
  30. Seder & Tefillah attendance and supervision
  31. Be available to assist with special programming (Torah Bowl, Shabbatonim, etc)
  32. Provide Weekend Hashgacha, Kitchen & Eruv
  33. Activity Programming 
  34. Coordinate all programs, including in and out shabbosim, with the Director of Student affairs
  35. Oversee dorm staff in Planning and implementing student activities for dorm students, as well as weekend and special trips for dorm students

 

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

 

  1. Excellent oral and written communication skills
  2. Detail oriented with meticulous record keeping abilities
  3. A genuine people person
  4. Goal-oriented and self-starter
  5. Team player while motivated to work independently
  6. Able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Maximum Salary

USD $4,500.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $2,500.00/Yr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of HMO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
    • Annual Holiday Schedule




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