Residential Advisor

About the role

Join EF as a Resident Advisor and gain hands-on experience in leadership, crisis management, event planning, customer service, housing operations, and working with people from more than 50 countries—all while living on campus with room and board included. This position requires flexibility, a proactive mindset, and strong organizational and leadership skills. RAs work one-on-one with a highly diverse student population and high-energy staff, helping to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment for international students.

Responsibilities

Resident Advisor (RA) Duties:

• Student Supervision: Oversee the daily well-being, safety, and discipline of students in EF residences, including evening minor curfew checks for all students under 18.
• Dormitory Management: Conduct weekly room checks, prepare detailed reports, and follow up with the Housing and Maintenance teams on any concerns.
• Problem Resolution: Act as a resource for students, addressing concerns, complaints, or emergencies effectively and calmly.
• Administrative Support: Assist with weekend check-ins and check-outs, on-call duties (including overnight emergency phone coverage), and other tasks as assigned by the Housing Coordinator/Director.
• Community Building: Help create a welcoming and supportive living environment through positive role modeling and leadership.
• Crisis Management: Lead and manage situations effectively during emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
• Communication: Keep the Housing management updated on residence issues, conflicts, and student needs. Participate in meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

Activity Leader Duties:

• Help plan and lead a variety of on- and off-campus activities, field trips, and events, such as sports tournaments, day trips, and social gatherings.
• Assist with the promotion of activities by word-of-mouth, using flyers, social media, and EF platforms to encourage participation.
• Support the Activities Manager in brainstorming and continuously improving event planning and delivery.
• Prioritize student safety and ensure a fun, inclusive experience during all activities.
• Keep the Activities Manager updated on any issues, conflicts, and student feedback.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and confident, with a strong focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment.
• A natural leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of balancing a variety of responsibilities.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions in emergencies.
• Comfortable and enthusiastic about leading activities, social events, sports, and excursions for groups of 30 or more students.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Previous Resident Advisor or Residential Life experience is a plus and/or an interest in education, counseling, and international relations.
• Familiarity with Miami and surrounding areas is a bonus.

Schedule

• Start Date: Immediate openings available.
• Training: Comprehensive training provided during your first week.
• Work Schedule: Part-time, live-in position during the academic year, with schedules generally starting at approximately 20-25 hours per week. Hours may include early mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts (1-2 nights per week, overnight). Additional hours may be available to cover staff absences, events, activities, and busier operational periods.
• During the summer peak season, this position transitions to a full-time schedule of approximately 35–40 hours per week.

Pay

$14.00 per hour, plus full room and board (accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as part of this live-in position.

Benefits

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in student support, housing operations, leadership, crisis management, event planning, and intercultural communication while working with students from around the world.

About Us

At EF, we’re in the business of understanding—between people and between cultures. For over half a century, we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies with a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes’ 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

About The Team

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we’ve helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.