EF Education First Gruppe
Job Description
Contact: kelley.hodgman.burns@ef.com for more information
Job Title:
Residential Advisor (RA) Salary Range:
$17-19/hour + room and board 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
Additional Responsibilities
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.
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Job Title:
Residential Advisor (RA) Salary Range:
$17-19/hour + room and board 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
Additional Responsibilities
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.
Want to learn more about life at EF? Follow us on social.
#J-18808-Ljbffr