Residential Advisors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (10%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 8 (27%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 19 (63%)

• Answer telephones, and route calls or deliver messages.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Compile information such as residents' daily activities and the quantities of supplies used to prepare required reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Process contract cancellations for students who are unable to follow residence hall policies and procedures.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide requested information on students' progress and the development of case plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Order supplies for facilities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Oversee departmental budget.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Assign rooms to students.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Confer with medical personnel to better understand the backgrounds and needs of individual residents.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Administer, coordinate, or recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Counsel students in the handling of issues such as family, financial, and educational problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Hold regular meetings with each assigned unit.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Chaperone group-sponsored trips and social functions.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise students' housekeeping work to ensure that it is done properly.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Accompany and supervise students during meals.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Supervise the activities of housekeeping personnel.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Provide transportation or escort for expeditions, such as shopping trips or visits to doctors or dentists.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Direct and participate in on- and off-campus recreational activities for residents of institutions, boarding schools, fraternities or sororities, children's homes, or similar establishments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Sort and distribute mail.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Inventory, pack, and remove items left behind by former residents.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task