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Residential Advisors

What They Do: 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.

Also Called: Hall CoordinatorResidence DirectorResidence Hall DirectorResidence Life CoordinatorResidence Life DirectorResident AdvisorResident AssistantResident DirectorResidential CoordinatorResidential Life Director

Resource Details

Technology Skills

NameExample
Electronic mail software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
Accounting software
  • Budgeting software
Office suite software
  • Microsoft Office software
Analytical or scientific software
  • Survey software
Internet browser software
  • Web browser software
Presentation software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
Web page creation and editing software
  • Website development software