A professional who coordinates variety of activities for residents of boarding school, college fraternity or sorority house, care and treatment institution, children's home, or similar establishment. Responsibilities include:

• Orders supplies and determines need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings.
• Assigns rooms, assists in planning recreational activities, and supervises work and study programs.
• Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.
• Compiles records of daily activities of residents.
• Chaperones group-sponsored trips and social functions.
• Ascertains need for and secures services of physician.
• Answers telephone and sorts and distributes mail.
• May escort individuals on trips outside establishment for shopping or to obtain medical or dental services.
• May hire and supervise activities of housekeeping personnel.
• May plan menus.