A Residence Advisor is an important member of the Housing Team who supports our diverse international student population who are living on campus in Tarrytown, NY.

• Serve on regular night and weekend shifts (allowing RA to continue working or school during the day)
• Promote a positive environment in the dormitories that builds community and encourages relationships
• Commitment to inclusive community that focuses on connecting with all students
• Plan and execute activities that focus on the social and cultural aspects of being at EF International in NY
• Mediates conflict between residents
• Support students in crisis by connecting them with support services such as counseling or medical assistance
• Perform weekly room checks
• Attend staff meetings
• Complete appropriate documentation in an accurate manner within a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment by submitting maintenance requests, ensuring cleanliness of common spaces, and upholding safety procedures
• Communicate, explain, and uphold EF International academic and residential policies
• Other duties as assigned by the department of Housing

The Requirements

• Must live on campus (you receive an hourly salary, plus free room and board!)
• Be a role model to the students in behavior, dependability, and appropriate dress
• Focused on Customer Service with patience, respect for other cultures, and non-native English speakers
• Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to give honest and critical feedback
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Creative thinker and resourceful
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and react quickly
• Good analytical and planning skills, able to manage personal time versus work time
• Dynamic and outgoing personality
• Travel or study abroad experience a plus
• Flexibility regarding schedule and tasks
• Experience working with teenagers and adults
• Desire to grow with EF International, a big plus
• US work authorization (Required)
• Must be 21 years older

Earnings:

• $15 - $16 per hour + room & board

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com.

At EF Education First, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.