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Residential Advisor

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

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

18,600 Annually

Median Earnings

$44,390 in California
$37,950 Nationally

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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
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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