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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.

Median salary

$39,180

Typical range

$28k – $58k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Residential Advisors

    Entry / Junior

    $28,490

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Residential Advisors

    Established

    $39,180

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Residential Advisors

    Senior

    $48,765

Key skills

A typical 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.

Fields of study

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