Also called: Residential Advisor, House Parent
Lives in a boarding school dorm and looks after students' daily lives, homework, and wellbeing.
A dorm parent checks students in at night, runs study hall, takes someone to the nurse at midnight, and plans weekend trips. Many also teach or coach.
May 2025 BLS figures for residential advisors; free housing and meals are often included.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; training provided.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Psychology, Any major.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS projects about-average growth (2024-34).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can track check-ins, but caring for students at midnight and running study hall stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Health, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9041.
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