Occupation Profile for Residential Advisors

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Coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May refer residents to counseling resources if needed.

 
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Overview

$22,670.00 Median Annual Wage 3,000 Average Job Openings Per Year
4.8 Average Unemployment Percentage 25.6 Percentage That Completed High School
57,000 Employment Numbers in 2006 46.1 Percentage That Had Some College
67,000 Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) 28.3 Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree

Sample Job Titles

Area Coordinator
Assistant Dean of Students
Associate Dean of Students
Associate Dean of Women
Community Educator
Cottage Parent
Dormitory Counselor
Hall Coordinator
Hall Director
Head Resident
House Father
House Mother
House Parent
Housefellow
Housing Assistant
Housing Director
Housing and Residence Life Director
Residence Director
Residence Hall Director
Residence Life Coordinator
Residence Life Director
Residence Supervisor
Resident Advisor
Resident Assistant
Resident Director
Residential Assistant
Residential Counselor
Residential Life Director
Residential Supervisor
Sorority Mother
Supervisor, Cottage
Supervisor, Dormitory
Supervisor, Residence
Supervisor, Sorority



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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)