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What is an assistant residence manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an assistant residence manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.71 an hour? That's $41,005 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 52,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAssistant Residence ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $41,005

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.9

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
10.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.89%

Asian 6.72%

Black or African American 12.76%

Hispanic or Latino 19.50%

Unknown 4.92%

White 54.20%

Gender

female 61.98%

male 38.02%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
8.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Assistant residence manager career paths

Key steps to become an assistant residence manager

  1. Explore assistant residence manager education requirements

    Most common assistant residence manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    54.6 %

    Associate

    21.5 %

    High School Diploma

    10.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific assistant residence manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Developmental Disabilities15.22%
    Autism12.99%
    CPR8.69%
    Incident Reports7.94%
    Medical Appointments5.75%
  3. Complete relevant assistant residence manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant residence managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant residence manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant residence manager resumes.
  4. Research assistant residence manager duties and responsibilities

    • Open and close the house for weekend shows; manage ushers; run concessions; handle patron concerns.
    • Coordinate engineers and DoD senior leaders to develop capability requirements and translates them into technical specifications.
    • Assist with resident intake/orientation procedures such as urinalysis, strip searches and entry documentation.
  5. Apply for assistant residence manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an assistant residence manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average assistant residence manager salary

The average assistant residence manager salary in the United States is $41,005 per year or $20 per hour. Assistant residence manager salaries range between $29,000 and $56,000 per year.

Average assistant residence manager salary
$41,005 Yearly
$19.71 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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