Residential Advisor
- Ideal for those passionate about fostering community and student development.
- Make a positive impact by supporting and guiding students in their living spaces.
- Unique role combining leadership, problem-solving, and community building.
💰 Earn $38K-$54K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
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.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Using data or completing tasks
- Relating with or serving others
You are skilled in 💫
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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Residential Advisor
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