Jobs / Physical work / 39-9041.00
Residential Advisors
Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.
- US jobs
- 84,760
- Median wage
- $42,240 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
Can agents do the work of residential advisors?
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Typical tasks
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- Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.
- Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
- Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
- Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
- Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
- Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.
- Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.
- Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
- Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
- Provide requested information on students' progress and the development of case plans.
Other job titles for this occupation (40)
Hall Coordinator · Residence Director · Residence Hall Director · Residence Life Coordinator · Residence Life Director · Resident Advisor · Resident Assistant · Resident Director · Residential Coordinator · Residential Life Director · Cottage Parent · Cottage Supervisor · Dormitory Counselor · Dormitory Supervisor · Hall Director · House Father · House Mother · House Parent · Housefellow · Housing and Residence Life Director · Housing Assistant · Housing Director · Residence Supervisor · Resident Aide · Resident Care Assistant · Resident Life Director · Resident Monitor · Residential Advisor · Residential Aide · Residential Assistant · Residential Counselor · Residential Director · Residential Instructor · Residential Service Coordinator · Residential Services Specialist · Residential Specialist · Residential Support Specialist · Sorority Mother · Sorority Supervisor · Student Development Coordinator