Head Resident Assistant Jobs
Head resident assistant jobs are open across colleges, universities, and residential education settings, from entry-level to senior RA leadership roles, with specializations in student conduct, community development, and crisis response. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What does a Resident Services Coordinator (LPN/LVN) at Sagora do?
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all caregivers to assure quality services
- Plan and delegate work assignments, ensuring effective scheduling
- Assist the Resident Services Director in providing case management services to residents
- Facilitate and encourage family involvement with residents
- Assist in coordination of resident move-in and move-out to ensure a smooth transition for resident and family
- Investigate incidents, identify safety hazards, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
- Monitor resident service plans
- Coordinate wellness activities
- Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in management and agency surveys
- Other duties as assigned
What do you need to be a Resident Services Coordinator?
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing LPN or LVN
- 1 or more years of management experience in an Assisted Living or Memory Care community in a similar role
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and associates
- Strong written communication and computer skills
- Availability to work outside of normal operating hours including evenings and weekends is required
Are you a dependable and caring LPN/LVN who has a passion for senior adults? Do you desire to have a career where you can utilize your leadership skills and know that you are making a difference? If so, we have a position for you! Sagora Senior Living is in search for a hard-working and compassionate Resident Services Coordinator to join our team! The Resident Services Coordinator (LPN) assists the Resident Services Director by coordinating staffing needs, scheduling staff, developing care plans, working with physicians and discharge planners, and communicating with family members all while providing the highest-quality care to our seniors.
Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work! Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares, just like you!
Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!
Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!
Benefits:
- Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members
- On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
- Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
- Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flex Plan
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
- Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
- Discounted Meal Tickets
- Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
- Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
- Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!
Position Details:
Community Name: Landon Ridge Sugar Land Assisted Living and Memory Care
Address: 770 Brooks St
Phone number: +18325001827
Status: Full-time
Shift(s):
Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
What does a Resident Services Coordinator (LPN/LVN) at Sagora do?
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all caregivers to assure quality services
- Plan and delegate work assignments, ensuring effective scheduling
- Assist the Resident Services Director in providing case management services to residents
- Facilitate and encourage family involvement with residents
- Assist in coordination of resident move-in and move-out to ensure a smooth transition for resident and family
- Investigate incidents, identify safety hazards, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner
- Monitor resident service plans
- Coordinate wellness activities
- Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in management and agency surveys
- Other duties as assigned
What do you need to be a Resident Services Coordinator?
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing LPN or LVN
- 1 or more years of management experience in an Assisted Living or Memory Care community in a similar role
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and associates
- Strong written communication and computer skills
- Availability to work outside of normal operating hours including evenings and weekends is required
Are you a dependable and caring LPN/LVN who has a passion for senior adults? Do you desire to have a career where you can utilize your leadership skills and know that you are making a difference? If so, we have a position for you! Sagora Senior Living is in search for a hard-working and compassionate Resident Services Coordinator to join our team! The Resident Services Coordinator (LPN) assists the Resident Services Director by coordinating staffing needs, scheduling staff, developing care plans, working with physicians and discharge planners, and communicating with family members all while providing the highest-quality care to our seniors.
Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work! Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares, just like you!
Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!
Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!
Benefits:
- Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members
- On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!
- Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
- Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flex Plan
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
- Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
- Discounted Meal Tickets
- Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
- Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
- Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!
Position Details:
Community Name: Landon Ridge Sugar Land Assisted Living and Memory Care
Address: 770 Brooks St
Phone number: +18325001827
Status: Full-time
Shift(s):
Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Cleveland Clinic60
- Prisma Health50
- BKF Engineers42
- Sagora Senior Living38
- Community Residences27
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services115
- Healthcare & Medical Services71
- Construction & Real Estate44
- Technology & Software25
- Education13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head resident assistant jobs.
- Prior experience as a resident assistant or residential life staff member
- Bachelor's degree in progress or completed, with preference for student affairs or education fields
- Demonstrated experience with peer supervision, training, or mentorship
- Strong conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
- Ability to live on campus and fulfill on-call or overnight duty requirements
- Familiarity with student conduct processes and community standards enforcement
Tips for Your Head Resident Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for residential life
Highlight specific programming initiatives you led, the number of residents you supported, and any on-call crisis response experience. Generic student affairs language won't stand out. Quantify your floor or hall size and any conduct cases you managed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head resident assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution type
Community colleges, large research universities, and small liberal arts schools each run residential life programs differently. Filter your search by institution size and type so your experience with that community's culture translates clearly in your application materials.
Prepare scenario answers for conduct situations
Interviewers almost always ask how you'd handle a policy violation or roommate conflict. Practice structured responses that walk through assessment, intervention, and follow-up. Vague answers about 'using resources' won't satisfy a housing director.
Demonstrate peer supervision experience clearly
Head RA roles require direct oversight of resident assistants, so your resume needs to show you've trained, scheduled, or evaluated peers, not just worked alongside them. If you led team meetings or conducted one-on-ones, name that explicitly.
Follow up after the campus interview
Residential life hiring often involves a full-day on-campus visit with multiple stakeholders. Send a brief, specific thank-you to each person you met within 24 hours, referencing one detail from your conversation to reinforce your fit for that community.
Head Resident Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head resident assistants?
Cleveland Clinic, Prisma Health, and BKF Engineers are hiring the most head resident assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts each semester as institutions post for academic year and summer conference staffing cycles.
How many head resident assistant jobs are remote?
About 26% of head resident assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the live-in nature of most residential life roles. Administrative or training coordination functions within residential life departments are the most likely to offer any remote flexibility.
How do you become a head resident assistant?
Start by completing at least one full year as a resident assistant so you have direct floor-level experience to draw from. Take on additional responsibilities like training new RAs, leading hall council, or managing programming budgets. Build relationships with your hall director, ask for feedback, and apply internally when head RA positions are posted for the next academic year.
Can you get hired as a head resident assistant with little experience?
Some institutions will consider candidates with strong peer leadership experience outside traditional RA roles, such as orientation staff, residential programming committees, or community mentorship programs. Your application needs to show direct experience supporting a residential community, handling conflict, and working within an institutional policy framework, even if your title wasn't resident assistant.
What does the head resident assistant interview process look like?
Most institutions run a multi-stage process that begins with a phone or video screen with a housing coordinator, followed by an in-person or virtual panel interview with residential life staff and sometimes current RAs. Candidates are often given scenario-based questions covering conduct, crisis response, and team dynamics. Some schools include a brief presentation or group activity to assess facilitation skills.
Where can I find and apply to head resident assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to head resident assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and institution preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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