Residential Advisor

Posting Information

Department

OBGYN-Horizons

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

12/22/2025

Application Deadline

01/16/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Residential Advisor

Position Number

Vacancy ID

S

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

20

Work Schedule

Friday – Sunday, 20-24 hours

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$16.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The OB-GYN Horizons Division is hiring a Residential Advisor to work in our residential treatment programs for women with substance use disorders and their children located in Chapel Hill.
These programs operate 24/7, 365 days a year. This position is for a weekend shift only. This position involves both structured and informal direct client service and supervision; documentation; transporting residents in a state van; general upkeep of program facility; observing urine drug screens; observing patient medication administration; and providing structured childcare while residents are at meetings or appointments. Staff in this position receive clinical supervision and ongoing training to support career development including support and maintenance of a NC Peer Support Credential.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Requires professionalism along with the ability to take initiative, use good judgement and multi-task.
Must be able to clear a motor vehicle check in order to transport minors.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Knowledge of or interest in gender-specific substance abuse treatment is preferred.
NC Peer Support credentialing.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.