Residential Advisor

EF Education First / Hult•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Experience working with adolescents in educational, residential, camp, or caregiving environments.
Interest in student well-being, mentorship, and community building.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to a positive, inclusive boarding environment and comfort working with a diverse, international student population.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts and follow guidance from senior residential staff.
Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate Academy vehicles, including passenger vans, as needed

Responsibilities

Supervise boarding students in assigned residence halls and support daily routines, including check-ins, study halls, curfews, and weekend coverage.
Monitor student behavior and well-being, reporting concerns through Orah and supervising staff.
Respond appropriately to student needs, emergencies, and medical situations as directed.
Reinforce residential policies, expectations, and community standards consistently and professionally.
Build positive, respectful relationships with students and serve as a point of contact during assigned duty hours.
Foster an inclusive, supportive residential community and encourage positive peer interactions and healthy conflict resolution.
Support hall meetings, residential activities, and community-building programs.
Collaborate with Dorm Parents, faculty, and Residential Life staff to support students.
Model professionalism, responsible behavior, and healthy boundaries.
Encourage student leadership, independence, accountability, self-care, and community responsibility.
Support restorative conversations and conflict resolution under the guidance of Dorm Parents.
Assist with student orientation, arrivals, departures, and transitions while promoting cultural awareness and respect.