Work in Housing

Housing and Residential Life is committed to hiring student staff and professional employees that are dedicated to student success. We offer a fun, academic-centered environment where each staff member has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students. For more information about joining our team, search the links below.

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I love working in housing because everyone is welcoming and they truly understand the importance of my education.
Bianca Colorado
Housing Ambassador

Professional Opportunities

Housing and Residential Life is always looking for experienced, enthusiastic professionals to fill roles in Student Life, Administrative Services, and Facilities. Current positions are posted with Human Resources. Please visit their website for a complete listing.


Student Staff Opportunities

The department hires student assistants to help facilitate daily operations, assist students within the halls and help maintain the facilities. We offer a flexible work environment where your academic success takes priority.

Resident Assistant

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who assumes major responsibilities in a residence hall for developing an environment conducive to comfortable living, academic excellence, and personal growth. Living-Learning Community (LLC) RAs additionally assume responsibilities for a specialized community designed with a particular focus.


Desk Assistant

The Desk Assistant (DA) is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who assists in developing an environment conducive to comfortable living by providing excellent customer service at the residence hall front desk or mail room. DAs help residents by answering questions from students and guests, disbursing mail and packages, answering the phone, and checking out equipment. Shifts 


Night Desk Assistant

The Night Desk Assistant is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who assists in creating an environment conducive to comfortable living. Night Desk assistant are the primary communication between residents and DHRL staff between the hours of 10 p.m. – 10 a.m.


Resource Room Assistant

The Resource Room Assistant (RRA) is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who assists in the supervision and upkeep of the Resource Room located in the Department of Housing and Residential Life building.


Housing Ambassadors

The HRL Student Desk Assistant is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who will assist with guest services and tours within the Housing Administrative Services area.

HFS Student Employee

The HFS student employee will assist in the warehouse and occasionally assist the HFS Moving Crew with the transportation of goods, supplies, residence hall furniture, office equipment, and related items within the university campus and off-campus as needed. This position requires extensive physical activity and heavy lifting.


Student Graphic Designer

The Student Graphic Designer is responsible for designing posters, logos, shirts, banners, flyers, brochures, and other graphics.


Student Videographer/Photographer

The Student Videographer/Photographer is responsible for capturing and editing pictures and videos of our residence halls, residents, staff, and events.


Student Social Media Specialist

The Student Social Media Specialist is responsible for creating and scheduling content for our DHRL social media accounts as well as monitoring social media activity.


Summer Conference Assistant

The Conference Assistant (CA) is a student staff member of Housing and Residential Life who assumes responsibilities in residence halls in maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for visiting camps and conferences.