Resident Advisor
Year-round
Location: Chancery Court, Singapore (near Newton MRT)
About The Role
We are seeking a responsible, mature, out-going and service-oriented Residence Advisor (RA) to oversee the welfare, safety, and living standards of international students residing at our student accommodation at Chancery Court.
The RA supports day-to-day residence operations, ensures house rules are followed, and helps create a safe, welcoming community environment for students.
Compensation Structure
This is a
non-salaried role. In exchange for services, the Residence Advisor will receive
fully furnished single-room accommodation within the residence.
Working Arrangement
The Residence Advisor must live on-site at Chancery Court and
be available during evenings, weekends, and key student arrival or departure periods, with flexibility during peak intake seasons.
Key Responsibilities
Residence Operations
- Conduct regular inspections of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and ventilation standards.
- Prepare rooms for student arrivals and reset rooms after departures.
- Ensure shared spaces and facilities are properly maintained.
Rules & Compliance
- Conduct residence orientation on student arrival.
- Administer and collect Residence Agreements.
- Enforce house policies including curfew, quiet hours, laundry, and kitchen use.
- Conduct room checks when necessary and ensure no overnight guests.
Student Engagement
- Organize bi-weekly residence activities such as cultural nights, games, or study sessions.
- Encourage interaction between students from different cultures.
- Foster a positive and welcoming living environment.
Student Welfare & Safety
- Act as the first point of contact for student concerns.
- Provide basic guidance to international students adjusting to life in Singapore.
- Escalate serious issues to Operations when required.
- Respond to emergencies and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Reporting
- Provide weekly updates on residence conditions.
- Report maintenance issues promptly.
- Maintain basic incident records when necessary.
Ideal Candidate
- Mature and responsible with experience in education, hospitality, or youth supervision preferred.
- Strong English communication skills. Mandarin skills are a plus!
- Patient, culturally sensitive, and confident in enforcing rules.
- Able to manage minor conflicts and maintain a positive student environment.
- Comfortable living in a shared international student residence.
What You Receive
- Private furnished room within the residence
- Experience supporting international students and managing student accommodation
- Opportunity to develop leadership, community engagement, and pastoral care skills
What Does a Successful RA Look Like
- Maintains a clean, fresh-smelling, and organised residence at all times.
- Resolves minor issues before they escalate into complaints.
- Enforces rules firmly but fairly and consistently for all students.
- Builds trust so students feel comfortable seeking help and support.
- Creates a positive community atmosphere through regular engagement activities.
- Keeps accurate documentation and communicates proactively with Operations.
- Anticipates potential issues (e.g. hygiene, mould, or noise concerns) and takes preventive action.
About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programsfocused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academicsturn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate aboutwe welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, So Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zrich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.
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/or reference checks, as applicable.
