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
Work Styles
| Name | description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
| Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
| Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
| Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
| Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
| Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
| Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
| Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
| Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
| Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |