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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

Tools Used

NameExample
Mobile medical services first aid kits
  • Emergency first aid kits
Photocopiers
  • Copy machines
Mobile phones
  • Smart phones
Fire extinguishers
  • Portable fire extinguishers
Scanners
  • Computer data input scanners
Notebook computers
  • Laptop computers
Inkjet printers
  • Computer inkjet printers
Wet or dry combination vacuum cleaners
  • Wet-dry vacuums
Minivans or vans
  • Passenger vans
Answering machines
  • Telephone answering machines