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Job Description


	Coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May refer residents to counseling resources if needed.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Residential advisors
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities	10,940
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	9,960
Other Residential Care Facilities	6,270
Individual and Family Services	4,790
Elementary and Secondary Schools	4,540
Vocational Rehabilitation Services	4,010
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services	3,070
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	1,570
Rooming and Boarding Houses	940
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	890

Career Video

Title: "Residential Counselors"

Duration: 01:16

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Salaries

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