Residential Advisors
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,392 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 37% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Oversee departmental budget.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs, and other student workers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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