Residential Advisor

Job Description
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Job Title: Residential Advisor (RA)
Reports to: Head Deputy of School for Residential and Campus Life

Overview

The Residential Advisor (RA) supports the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students within the boarding community. RAs serve as frontline mentors and role models, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and structured residential environment. Through consistent supervision, relationship-building, and collaboration with Dorm Parents and the Residential Life Team, RAs help promote accountability, positive decision-making, and community engagement among students.

Residential Advisors play a vital role in daily residential operations and student support, ensuring that EF Academy’s boarding values are lived and experienced by students every day.

Professional Qualifications and Qualities

● Experience working with adolescents in educational, residential, camp, or care-taking environments
● Interest in student well-being, mentorship, and community building
● Commitment to contributing positively to a boarding school environment
● Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
● Comfort working with a diverse, international student population
● Willingness to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, overnight shifts)
● Team-oriented mindset and ability to follow guidance from senior residential staff

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Supervision

● Support the supervision of boarding students within assigned residence halls
● Assist with daily routines, including evening check-ins, study halls, curfews, and weekend coverage
● Monitor student behavior and well-being, reporting concerns through Orah and to supervising staff
● Respond appropriately to student needs, concerns, or emergencies while on duty
● Support medical needs by assisting with logistics and communication as directed
● Enforce residential policies consistently and professionally

Community & Relationship Building

● Build positive, respectful relationships with students through regular interaction and presence
● Foster an inclusive and supportive residential community where students feel seen and valued
● Support community-building activities and residence-based programming
● Serve as a point of contact for students during assigned duty hours
● Encourage positive peer interactions and healthy conflict resolution
● Participate in hall meetings and residential activities
● Collaborate with Dorm Parents, faculty, and other Residential Life staff

Role Modeling & Student Development

● Model responsible behavior, professionalism, and healthy boundaries
● Reinforce expectations related to conduct, self-care, and community responsibility
● Support restorative conversations and conflict resolution under guidance from Dorm Parents
● Encourage student leadership, independence, and accountability
● Assist with student orientation, arrivals, departures, and transitions
● Promote cultural awareness and respect within the residential community

Working Hours & Expectations

● This is a full-time hourly residential position--candidate must live on campus
● Requires evening, weekend, and overnight duty shifts on a rotating schedule
● Participation in student arrival/departure days, special events, and emergency coverage as needed
● Public holiday staffing may be required based on residential needs.
● RAs may be assigned additional responsibilities that support residential life operations, including but not limited to driving academy vehicles, campus roaming, student space coverage beyond residential halls

About EF Education First

EF Academy is a leading private boarding and day high school, attracting students from around the world to our campuses in Pasadena, New York, and Oxford (England). At EF Academy, we prepare students to thrive academically, personally, and socially helping them build the confidence, skills, and sense of purpose they need to lead fulfilling, successful lives. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural immersion, we empower students to unlock their full potential and develop the lifelong skills they need to thrive in any future they envision.