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Residential Advisors

General Information

Description

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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit35.02%
  2. Private, not for profit32.64%
  3. State and local government30.71%
  4. Federal government1.47%
  5. Self-employed0.15%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Human Services

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$31,220

Military salary*

$62,360

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State-by-state Salary

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$48,580
$23,260
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Some college 50%
  • Bachelor's degree 31%
  • Less than high school 7%
  • Doctoral degree 6%
  • Master's degree 3%
  • High school 1%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.