Salary Breakdown
Residential Advisors
Average
$34,090
ANNUAL
$16.39
HOURLY
Entry Level
$23,260
ANNUAL
$11.18
HOURLY
Mid Level
$30,990
ANNUAL
$14.90
HOURLY
Expert Level
$47,800
ANNUAL
$22.98
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Residential Advisors
2,400
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Residential Advisors
Supporting Programs
Residential Advisors
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Top Expected Tasks
Residential Advisors
01
Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
02
Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
03
Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.
04
Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
05
Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
06
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
07
Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
08
Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.
09
Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.
10
Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Residential Advisors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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