Residence Advisor

Role:  Residence Advisor 

Location: Thornwood, NY 

Salary: $18-$20 / hour (Room & Board included) 

*All applicants must be age 21 or older 

Who We Are: 

EF is the world’s leading educational travel provider with over 55 years of experience. With our International Summer Schools, we offer young learners the opportunity to spend 2 – 4 weeks in North America, improving their English language skills in a robust program while participating in a full-activity program of sports, discos, parties, excursions, and lots more! 

The Role: 
  
In this role, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the residence and ensure a high level of customer service and student satisfaction. 
  
Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to: 

Planning and managing student arrivals and departures. 

Ensuring accommodation meets high standards of quality, cleanliness, and comfort. 

Monitoring cafeteria flow and student behavior during dinner hours. 

General student welfare and discipline. 

Address problems and emergency situations should they arise. 

Share after-hours, on-call duties on a rotational basis. 

Stepping in to assist with daily student activities on campus as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Organized with a high level of attention to detail. 

Capable of using your own initiative. 

Have the right to live and work in the country of employment. 

Complete fluency in English. 

Applicants must be age 21 or older, due to the nature of the role working with minors. 

Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more! 
 

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.   
  
In addition, you can expect: 

Work in a truly international environment 

Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition. 

The potential for future career opportunities with EF. 

About EF Language Abroad:

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're 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.

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.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and and/or reference checks, as applicable.