Student Employment Opportunities
Become a Resident or Apartment Assistant
Resident Assistants and Apartment Assistants are student leaders on-campus who help support students in our residence halls. Student staff not only help to build community but also enforce our residence hall regulations and policies, serve in the on-call rotation and assist in move-in and move-out. Here you will discover more about the Resident Assistant and Apartment Assistant positions and how to apply.
The 2027–2028 New Student Staff application will open November 2.
Resident Assistants and Apartment Assistants
Resident Assistants (RAs) focus on engagement, planning/hosting programming and building a community in the residence halls.
Apartment Assistants (AAs) focus more on administrative tasks, facilities management and office operations.
Both positions assist with check-ins and check-outs, policy enforcement, health and safety duties, conflict management and supporting residents. We encourage you to read the job descriptions for both positions and attend an information session to learn more about the differences between the roles.
Student Staff Selection Timeline
October
Student staff information sessions begin. Each info session will review both the Resident Assistant and Apartment Assistant roles.
Early November
Student staff application opens November 2.
Mid-December
Student staff application closes December 4.
February
Student staff interviews will be held February 22–26.
March
Candidates notified of hiring decision March 19.
April
Student Staff Orientation April 28.
Information Sessions
Our student staff positions are very rewarding, but are also unlike most other on-campus jobs. Information sessions can help you decide if one of our student positions is right for you.
Fall 2026 Information Sessions
In-Person Sessions
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 27 | 4 p.m. | South Academy Hall, Main Lounge |
| Monday, November 2 | 6 p.m. | Harrington Hall, Main Lounge |
| Wednesday, November 4 | 5:30 p.m. | George Read Hall North, Main Lounge |
| Wednesday, November 4 | 6 p.m. | University Courtyard Apartments, Clubhouse Conference Room |
| Tuesday, November 10 | 6 p.m. | Thompson Hall, Main Lounge |
| Wednesday, November 11 | 4 p.m. | Independence Hall East, First Floor Lounge |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30 p.m. | James Smith Hall, Main Lounge |
| Thursday, November 19 | 5:30 p.m. | University Courtyard Apartments, Clubhouse Conference Room |
| Tuesday, December 1 | 3:30 p.m. | Louis L. Redding Hall, Main Lounge |
| Tuesday, December 1 | 6 p.m. | Caesar Rodney, Main Lounge |
Online Sessions
| Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 26 | 4 p.m. | Join the October 26 Zoom |
| Thursday, November 12 | 5 p.m. | Join the November 12 Zoom |
| Monday, November 16 | 1 p.m. | Join the November 16 Zoom |
| Wednesday, December 2 | 4 p.m. | Join the December 2 Zoom |
Additional Information
Eligibility
- You must maintain a minimum 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA.
- You do not have to currently live on campus to be eligible! But be sure you can demonstrate:
- Active involvement in a residence hall community for at least one semester or
- Related experience working with other students or organizations, managing conflict or building relationships
- Candidates needing to complete intensive academic commitments (such as clinicals or student teaching) within their first year of employment will not be eligible.
Selection Process Preparation
- Attend an info session! You can also attend a resume and interview preparation workshop through the Career Center.
- While we expect our successful candidates to have contributed to a residential community, we value the outside involvement enjoyed by many of our candidates. Consider how your participation in clubs, internships, employment and academic experiences can translate to being a successful staff member.
- All applicants will provide a resume and answer several short essay questions. We recommend completing the questions in a Word or Google doc, then copying and pasting them into the application.
- Interviews take place near the start of the spring semester. Successful applicants will receive an email in February to schedule their interview.
- Changes cannot be made to an application after submission.
After You are Hired
- Orientation will be held in late April with your supervisor and fellow student staff. RA & AA Training is required for all staff and typically begins in mid-August.
- The RA and AA positions are time-intensive and should be a top priority. However, we encourage our student staff to maintain involvement in other activities.
- Student Staff looking to work outside of the RA or AA position (on or off campus) will require prior approval.
Compensation
- RAs and AAs receive a room waiver and stipend.
- Compensation may affect your financial aid. Consult with Student Financial Services prior to accepting a position to understand how it could impact your aid package.
Other Information
- If you want to live on campus regardless of whether you are offered a position, you must complete the housing application by the deadline. Housing accommodation requests are also due to Disability Services by the deadline listed on the housing application.
- RAs are required to purchase a meal plan. Discounted plans are available for RAs and they will be enrolled in and billed for this plan automatically, but they can opt for a more expensive plan.
AAs are not required to have a meal plan. - RAs in traditional halls have a single room. Those in suite-style halls will have an RA as their suite-mate.
AAs will share an apartment in University Courtyard Apartments with other AAs. - Staff who share a suite or an apartment cannot select suitemates or apartment roommates.