Resident Advisor

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - A.20
Senior Resident Advisor - 4121
Resident Advisor - 4122

November, 1979

SERIES CONCEPT

Resident Advisors coordinate the day-to-day activities related to the 
successful operation of a student residence unit or group of units and 
perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents plan, organize, and direct a variety of programs related to student
government of a residence unit; serve as advisors to student groups on matters
concerning student government and attend meetings as necessary; serve as 
resource and referral agents for hall staff and students; engage in extensive 
student contact in the areas of counseling, community development, conflict 
resolution, academic advising, and crisis management; work closely with 
student-elected officials in the maintenance of records and the spending of 
student government funds; select, train, counsel, supervise and discipline 
lower level staff members; promote the goals and objectives of the residence 
halls program to the hall staff and students; advise student group 
representatives on matters related to the maintenance of a balanced program 
in the cultural, social, educational, athletic, and service areas; and handle 
individual or group misconduct personally or through the appropriate student 
government committee campus office.

The Resident Advisor series consists of two levels with the distinction 
between levels based on the scope and complexity of the residence hall 
program, the degree of involvement in program planning and development, and 
the degree of supervision exercised.

CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Resident Advisor

Under general supervision, incumbents plan and direct the day-to-day 
activities of a student residence unit or group of units typically consisting 
of 400 or more student residents. Incumbents in addition to performing the 
range of duties outlined in the Series Concept may supervise lower level 
Resident Advisor and Resident Assistant personnel. This is the operational 
level of the series.

Resident Advisor

Under supervision, incumbents plan and direct the day-to-day activities in a
student residence unit or group of units typically consisting of 200 or more 
student residents. Incumbents may assist in the planning and directing of the 
day-to-day activities in a student residence unit or group of units typically 
consisting of 400 or more student residents. Incumbents perform the majority 
of duties described in the Series Concept working within established policy 
and procedural guidelines. This is the entry level in the series; however, 
positions may be assigned to this level on a continuing basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Resident Advisor

Graduation from college with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare 
or a related field; and one year of experience in residence hall supervision; 
or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and skills, 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.

Resident Advisor

Graduation from college with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare 
or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 
and skills, knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance 
of the duties assigned to the position.