How do they match: Residential Advisors

  • Housing and Residence Life Director

  • 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.

  • Chaperone group-sponsored trips and social functions.
  • Counsel students in the handling of issues such as family, financial, and educational problems.
  • Direct and participate in on- and off-campus recreational activities for residents of institutions, boarding schools, fraternities or sororities, children's homes, or similar establishments.
  • Supervise students' housekeeping work to ensure that it is done properly.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.

  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
  • Supervise service workers.