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Williammary

$17/hr

Head Resident Advisor (Various Pre-Collegiate Programs-1 Department: CC00182 WM001 | PROV | Education Operations Job Family: Staff - Academic Program Administration Worker Sub Type: Wage-Seasonal ...

Sou

(Pool) SOU Latino/a/x Youth Program

Ashland, OR

$15.50 - $40/hr

Head resident must be enthusiastic, enjoy working with youth, have leadership abilities, and a strong sense of how to work as a team member. This position requires time management and organization ...

College of the Holy Cross

Resident Director

Worcester, MA · On-site

$46K/yr

Train, supervise and evaluate a student staff team (which may include Resident Assistants (RAs), Head Resident Assistants (HRAs), and student office assistants). Conduct weekly group staff meetings ...

College of the Holy Cross

Resident Director

Worcester, MA · On-site

$46K/yr

Train, supervise and evaluate a student staff team (which may include Resident Assistants (RAs), Head Resident Assistants (HRAs), and student office assistants). Conduct weekly group staff meetings ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for head resident in the United States is $65,414.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Head Residents?

Head Residents are experienced student leaders or staff members who oversee residence halls or student housing communities at colleges or universities. They are responsible for supervising Resident Assistants (RAs), supporting students, enforcing housing policies, and fostering a safe and inclusive living environment. Head Residents often serve as a liaison between residents and university administration, and they may also coordinate events and respond to emergencies. Their leadership helps maintain a positive and supportive campus community.

What are some common challenges faced by a Head Resident, and how can they be effectively managed?

As a Head Resident, you may encounter challenges such as resolving conflicts among residents, balancing administrative duties with community-building activities, and ensuring compliance with residence policies. Effectively managing these challenges often requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Building positive relationships with both residents and staff, staying organized, and seeking support from campus resources can help you navigate these responsibilities successfully.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Head Resident, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head Resident, you need leadership abilities, conflict resolution skills, and prior experience in residential life, often supported by enrollment in a degree program and prior resident assistant experience. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, residence management software, and emergency protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and organizational skills help you build community and support diverse student needs. These abilities ensure a safe, inclusive, and well-managed living environment for residents.
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Head Resident Assistant

Head Resident Assistant

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Other

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Job Title Head Resident Assistant Position Summary
The Head Resident Assistant (HRA) facilitates the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and University. The HRA develops a sense of community among residents as members of a floor, residents of a hall, and active participants in the residence life system. The HRA serves as a positive role model to residents and RAs and helps to provide oversight over the RAs. The HRA enforces the rules and policies of Residence Life, Housing, and the University. As an HRA, you must adhere to Residence Life's and Texas Wesleyan's Code of Student Conduct and the RA handbook. HRA positions are a one academic year appointment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Community and Individual Development
o Create a positive and welcoming environment for all residents.
o Maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic focus, self-discipline, and student success.
o Build relationships (individually and in groups) with residents by being visible and available.
o Work with campus and community partners through creating and implementing programs.
o Encourage residents to be active participants in their communities.
o Stay informed of resident concerns, serve as an advocate, and report concerns to a supervisor in a timely manner.
o Develop, implement, and execute activities, late night programming, and learning initiatives for residents as a part of the Community Development Model.
o Create and maintain up-to-date public space bulletin boards.
o Assist with oversight of RA Programming at the Residence Life Coordinator's discretion.
o Assist with RA staff team development.
Administrative Responsibilities
o Complete job tasks and assignments thoroughly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
o Actively inform residents of pertinent academic and university information.
o Assess the physical condition of rooms before and after occupancy, preparing and filing the appropriate form with the Residence Life Coordinator in a timely fashion.
o Interpret and disseminate to the residents information and directives from Residence Life and Housing.
o Assist in recruitment and selection of new RAs.
o Assist in the supervision and evaluation of Resident Assistant staff at the discretion of the Residence Life Coordinator.
o Work office hours at a location designated by the Residence Life Coordinator.
o Co-facilitate weekly staff meetings.
o Assist with planning and facilitating RA training including: Fall, Spring, and in-services.
o Provide a supportive, educational, and self-exploratory campus environment through residential living.
o Create an environment where the needs and concerns of students are appreciated.
o Address any form of behavior unconducive to the residential living experience, whether verbal or written, physical or psychological, direct or implied, with the understanding that education is our primary goal (needed?) .
Crisis Response
o Participate in on-call rotations consisting mostly of weeknights and weekends.
o Address all policy violations immediately and consistently while on-call.
o Monitor the residence hall conditions and report maintenance requests as necessary.
o Assist, as requested, in the handling of all emergency situations (e.g. fire, health, safety).
o Document any policy violations or incidents encountered while on-call.
o Provide support and direction to the RAs as they confront and respond to emergency situations.
Role Modeling
o Model responsible, healthy, and mature behavior and habits.
o Comply with and support TxWes policies, procedures, and other applicable laws.
o Demonstrate excellent personal and professional judgment.
o Avoid situations that may compromise the credibility, integrity and/or reputation of the Residence Life department and/or the University.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Experience
  • Must have and maintain both a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5.
  • Must have served at least one semester as an RA
  • Must be a full time Texas Wesleyan student

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Outstanding interpersonal and community building skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Effective team member participation and leadership.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts while being fair and consistent with students especially in discipline matters.
  • Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with privacy (FERPA) regulations.
  • Ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude while working with a student population.
  • Possession of organizational skills.
  • Ability to discern student needs and respond in a caring manner.
  • Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations or emergencies.
  • Ability to encourage others and participate in the community.
  • Knowledge and ability to complete given tasks and assignments thoroughly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to ask questions to help solve issues, problems, and or conflicts.
  • Ability to interpret and disseminate information and directives.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write standard correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to current and prospective students and University employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to work with a rotating schedule consisting of weekends, late nights, and holidays.
  • Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.


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