Description

Residential & Student Life Coordinator
Burke Mountain Academy – East Burke, Vermont

Position Summary

Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) seeks a dynamic and experienced Residential & Student Life Coordinator to lead and manage the school’s residential and student life program. This role is central to supporting the holistic development of student-athletes by fostering a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment that complements BMA’s rigorous academic and athletic programs.

The Residential & Student Life Coordinator oversees all aspects of residential life, student wellness, and community programming while working closely with faculty, coaches, dorm parents, health services, and families. The Coordinator ensures that students thrive both personally and socially while maintaining the high expectations of a high-performance academic and athletic environment.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of School and supervising residential staff and student life programming. 

Key Responsibilities

Residential Life Leadership

Oversee all aspects of the student residential program and boarding community.
Manage dorm assignments and residential placements for all boarding students.
Supervise and support dorm parents and residential staff.
Coordinate and manage the staff duty calendar and create residential duty teams.
Coordinate weekend programming and activities to support student engagement.
Manage and coordinate team clean and community responsibilities within the residential program.

Student Wellness & Support

Serve as the primary point person for student wellness, coordinating support across academic, athletic, and residential teams.
Conduct student wellness check-ins and respond to student concerns.
Assist with crisis management and student support situations in collaboration with school leadership and health professionals.
Coordinate mental health and wellness programming for students.
Provide oversight and coordination with the Health Center.

Community Programming & Student Development

Design and lead the Advisory Program to support student development and community building.
Lead new student orientation and manage the student mentor program.
Coordinate and oversee Community Service Week and student leadership initiatives.
Support school community events such as Family Weekend and graduation activities in collaboration with the Advancement Office.

Student Administration & Operations

Manage student leave processes and maintain the Leave Tracker system.
Oversee term-ends, a community-wide end of term reflective writing exercise.
Maintain clear communication regarding residential expectations and procedures.
Ensure residential policies are implemented consistently and effectively.

Family Communication

Serve as a primary contact for parent/guardian communication related to residential life and student well-being.
Provide regular updates and support to families regarding student life matters.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct supervision of dorm parents and residential life staff
Oversight of student mentors and residential student leaders
Coordination of faculty/staff duty rotations
Collaboration with Health Center staff and student support personnel 

*Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) was founded in 1970 and, as the first ski academy of its kind, has built a legacy of excellence, producing more than 154 National Ski Team members and 37 Olympians. The student body is approximately 70 students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate programming. BMA combines rigorous academics with elite athletic training to support the unique needs of competitive ski racers. The academy operates two training locations: its main campus in East Burke, Vermont, at the base of Burke Mountain, and a European base in the historic Südtirol region, Sterzing, Italy. These facilities provide consistent access to world-class training and racing opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; preferable education/experience in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
0-5+ years of experience in residential life, student affairs, boarding school administration, or youth leadership.
Demonstrated experience supporting adolescent wellness and development.
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with students, families, and faculty.
Ability to respond thoughtfully and effectively to student wellness and crisis situations.
Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive residential community.
Preferred

Experience in independent schools, boarding schools, or athletic academies.
Background working with high-performance student-athletes.
Experience with student advisory programs or mentoring systems.
Training in student mental health support, counseling, or wellness programming.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Head of School Willy Booker ‘96  ([email protected]) and visit www.burkemtnacademy.org.