Residential Advisors
Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Residential Advisors role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Residential Advisor → Practitioner Residential Advisor → Senior Practitioner Residential Advisor → Lead Residential Advisor
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
56K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $27,520 - $34,550/year With equity/bonuses: $30,272 - $41,460 Top markets (SF/NYC): $31,648 - $41,460 Execute core tasks using Social…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $19,264 - $31,095 Year 2-3: Junior level $34,550 - $39,501 Year 4-6: Mid level $39,501 - $42,827 Year 7-10: Senior level $42,827 - $51,041 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Residential Advisor genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening You communicate clearly…
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