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Hall Advisor Responsibilities
Student Development
- Educate residents within the Aims of a BYU Education.
- Instill values outlined by the Residence Life Educational Outcomes in each assigned resident.
- Lead residents by personal example in spiritual integrity, academic commitment, moral character, and emotional maturity.
- Assume responsibility for facilitating community development within the assigned residence halls.
Resident Leadership
- Become acquainted with residents in assigned hall(s).
- Be regularly available for consultation with individuals and resident groups.
- Work with area central office in making student referrals to other campus agencies.
- Advise hall programming council(s) and participate in hall and area activities.
- Promote a wholesome and cheerful atmosphere and encourage an academic environment in the hall(s).
- Supervise resident assistants and student staff.
- Participate in workshops and training sessions.
Safety And Security
- Promote hall safety and security and resident personal safety by educating residents on safety and security issues.
- Be available to direct emergency procedures and solicit the necessary help of available housing personnel.
- Contact University Police immediately for situations requiring medical attention.
Physical Facilities
- Work closely with custodial and maintenance personnel in maintaining the hall(s).
- Conduct regular housekeeping and safety inspections.
- Report needed repairs to Auxiliary Maintenance.
- Act as the emergency building coordinator for all assigned buildings in case of a large-scale disaster.
Reporting
- Receive daily verbal reports from resident assistants assigned to the hall(s).
- Maintain daily contact with the area management to report special needs, problems, damages, or emergencies relative to residents or guests.
- Meet bi-weekly with area management to follow up on verbal reports and discuss hall and area concerns. Prepare a report for the area management in advance for this meeting.
- Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with individual resident assistants to receive reports and discuss performance.
- Prepare an agenda for and conduct weekly staff meetings with resident assistants.
- Attend weekly hall advisor staff meetings, training meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
- Become fully acquainted with and supportive of housing guidelines.
- Act under the supervision of area management. Support area management and other area staff in their responsibilities.
- Facilitate summer conference programs and host education week guests.
- Fulfill other assignments as directed by area management.