Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor - Honolulu Campus  

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 Residential 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 including 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.  

Your Key Responsibilities will include:  

• 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. 

What We’re Looking For:  

• 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! 

Benefits of the Position:  

• Free housing in Hawaii (You must live at the EF residence during time of employment - shared apartment with another RA)

• Hourly wage of $20 per hour  

• Training and development opportunities  

• Access to activities and events around the city  

What EF offers:  

• 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… 

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At EF Language Abroad we are dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.  

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

Founded in 1965, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that shares a common mission of opening the world through education, offering language, academic, cultural exchange and education travel programs.  

Some companies are in the business of technology.  

Others are in the business of finance, sports, or soft drinks. 

At EF, we’re in a different kind of business.  

One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important. We’re in the business of understanding.    

For 60 years we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences with the power to change how people think, feel and act. The programs we deliver open the world to students and travelers in ways that challenge biases, overcome barriers, and pave the way for a more understanding world.  

You’ll find us working across more than 50 countries, with offices in some of the world’s greatest cities - each one filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day.  And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team.  But it’s what we do with it - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world that makes all the difference.