RA on (and off) Duty
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Text by Kyle Simon
The national mean hourly wage for a resident adviser is $12.17. –Bureau of Labor Statistics
“Despite being a lot of work, I really enjoy being a resident adviser because it lets me help a lot of people.” –Robert Matlock
Robert Matlock, 20, is a trained student leader who works as a resident adviser (RA) at the University of Washington. He is a junior majoring in Molecular Biology. Music is a big part of his life and Matlock loves the show “Glee.”
RAs have many duties at the University of Washington. Matlock and other RAs patrol the student living areas every night. They are not deterred by the dark, cold, rainy weather. Instead, they are determined to complete their tasks and provide safety and peace of mind for student residents.
Matlock is required to meet with residents to discuss problems or issues and is the one who fixes them. He handles resident concerns as efficiently as possible, but if needed, he can bring their concerns to a higher faculty member. Matlock says his job is an around-the-clock commitment. He lives in Stevens Court which makes him accessible to students. Most RAs begin working in their second year of college and continue through graduation.
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