Residential Advisor

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  Personal Care and Service Occupations

Residential Advisor

Also Called: Hall Coordinator, Residence Director, Residence Hall Director, Residence Life Coordinator, Residence Life Director, Resident Advisor, Resident Assistant, Resident Director, Residential Coordinator, Residential Life Director, Hall Coordinator, Residence Director, Residence Hall Director, Residence Life Coordinator, Residence Life Director, Resident Advisor, Resident Assistant, Resident Director, Residential Coordinator, Residential Life Director

What they 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.

$27,520
Starting Salary (2023)
$37,950
Median Salary (2023)
6.0%
Projected Job Growth
88,700
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Leadership

What key skills are needed for this job?

Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Monitoring
Speaking
Coordination
Negotiation

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Common Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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