Office of Residence Life
Employment in Residence Life
There are a number of employment opportunities in the Office of Residence Life available for students.
Resident Assistant
The RA role is one of a community facilitator and educator. RAs provide leadership and assist residents in developing a positive learning community environment by building strong, healthy relationships. RAs are responsible for facilitating opportunities for formal and informal faculty and resident interaction, encouraging resident involvement, and creating a sense of investment among residents. This is completed within guidelines established by the College and the Office of Residence Life.
Qualifications
Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Anyone on disciplinary probation may not hold a student staff position, and students may not start the position while on academic probation. The Office of Residence Life will verify each applicant’s academic and disciplinary standing as part of the application process.
Each year the Office of Residence Life hires approximately 80 students as RAs for the residence halls and village housing.
2026-2027 Resident Assistant Info Session
2026-2027 Resident Assistant Agreement
Summer Housing Assistant
Summer Housing Assistants are involved in serving the housing and facility needs of conference groups, camps, and summer student residents.
This position includes housing and a meal plan for the summer. Pay is $15.50 per hour. Applications accepted through March 14 at 5 p.m.
Qualifications
Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Anyone on disciplinary probation may not hold a student staff position, and students may not start the position while on academic probation. The Office of Residence Life will verify each applicant’s academic and disciplinary standing as part of the application process.