How do they match: 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.

  • Administer, coordinate, or recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.
  • Compile information such as residents' daily activities and the quantities of supplies used to prepare required reports.
  • 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 the activities of housekeeping personnel.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.

  • Accompany individuals or groups to activities.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems.
  • Organize recreational activities or events.
  • Supervise service workers.