CAREER
Residential Advisors
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$31,220
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+10% (faster than the average)
Career
What Residential Advisors Do
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.
Other Job Titles Residential Advisors May Have
Residence Hall Director, Residence Life Director, Resident Assistant, Resident Director
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Residential Advisors
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Some college, no degree (50%)
Less than high school diploma
7%
Some college, no degree
50%
Bachelor's degree
31%
Majors Related to Career
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