Residence Advisor

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. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment?

As a Residence Advisor at EF Honolulu, you will ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our international students, working under the Housing Manager. We seek a highly motivated, responsible, dynamic, and community-minded individual to take on the exciting challenge of working with a highly diverse student population and high energy staff. The position provides great flexibility and requires you to wear many hats includes leader, event coordinator, role model, and counselor.

This is a job where we truly ask you to bring your personality to the position. Previous experience as a RA is always a plus but not required!

While on duty, you will perform general administrative tasks, plan and organize weekly activities, conduct weekly room checks, and attend weekly staff meetings. Additional shifts may be requested to meet the demands of the school operations. We are looking for RAs that are not only friendly and personable while working at the reception desk but can also build meaningful connections with our residents and vendors alike.

This is a part-time position and most of the shifts occur during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

This is an on-site, live-in position with accommodation provided as part of the compensation package.

• Welcoming students:
  Manage check-ins/outs during weekend shifts and help resolve any issues that may occur during night shifts.
• Weekly room checks:
  Inspect and maintain quality standards for rooms and facilities used by students.
• Emergency support:
  Be on-call to handle all issues as they arise, with safeguarding and student welfare as the top priority.
• Events and
  
  Activities:
  
  Collaborate with the Housing Team and the Activities Manager to organize and lead student activities on-campus and around the city.
• Teamwork:
  Work with fellow RAs and Housing Team to create a “Home Away from Home” feeling.
• Provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communications, decision-making, and problem solving.
• Foster a positive and inclusive community atmosphere.
• Follow and represent EF’s dedication to excellent customer service.

• Full fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Full working rights in the United States
• Motivated and responsible with strong leadership skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to take on various roles as needed.
• Passionate about building community and fostering a supportive environment.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to think and react quickly to daily surprises, handles challenges with positivity
• Positive, can-do attitude, sense of humor, and empathy for others.
• Strong willingness and desire to organize daily and weekly activities for residents
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad and all additional languages are a plus!

• Free housing in Hawaii (You must live at the EF residence during time of employment - shared room with another RA)
• Hourly wage of $20 per hour
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to activities and events around the city

• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued Education
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more…

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!

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