How do they match: Residential Advisors

  • House Father
  • House Mother
  • House Parent
  • Housefellow
  • Housing Assistant
  • Housing Director
  • 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.

  • Confer with medical personnel to better understand the backgrounds and needs of individual residents.
  • Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.
  • Supervise students' housekeeping work to ensure that it is done properly.
  • Supervise the activities of housekeeping personnel.

  • Manage budgets for personal services operations.