Graduate Student Positions
University Housing offers graduate assistantships to provide practical experiences to apply what you are learning in the classroom to the work you do in our department.
Graduate Assistantship Opportunities
University Housing employs graduate assistants to support the NC State residential experience. Our graduate assistants lead residential communities, create high-impact learning experiences with living and learning villages, advise University Housing-associated student groups, and support significant department initiatives (including supporting operational needs, facilities, business, training, recruitment, selection, and residential education). With over 10,000 residents, our graduate assistants are critical in cultivating an impactful NC State experience for residents.
We offer five types of graduate assistant positions and employ over 20 graduate assistants throughout the department. To be considered for one of our graduate assistantships, you must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School.
We accept applications from graduate students admitted to any graduate program at NC State. Additionally, we collaborate with the Higher Education Administration and the Counselor Education – College Counseling graduate programs.
Graduate Assistant, Residence Life
The graduate assistant works with a residence life coordinator to provide oversight, support, and development to a residential community. In this role, the graduate assistant co-supervises resident advisors, advises a residential council, and positively shapes life on campus by supporting residents and creating engaging experiences to promote a sense of belonging. This position must live on campus in a provided and assigned apartment.
Graduate Assistant, Residential Learning – Education and Support
The graduate assistant contributes to shaping the residential experience at NC State. This position contributes to the implementation and continuous improvement of University Housing’s Engagement and Education Plan (EEP) by leading projects that strengthen learning, connection, and engagement across residence halls and living and learning villages (LLVs). This position works across the department to develop educational initiatives, analyze program outcomes, and support staff in creating meaningful experiences for residents.
Graduate Assistant, Residential Learning – Leadership and Training
The graduate assistant works with a coordinator to co-advise, support, and facilitate leadership development initiatives for the Inter-Residence Council (IRC). As a co-advisor, the graduate assistant will develop leadership training initiatives for the IRC executive board and NC State’s residential council. This position will support residential leadership initiatives, including student-led programming, activities, events, and department-wide training initiatives.
Graduate Assistant, Residential Learning – Living and Learning Villages
The graduate assistant works with a program/village director to provide oversight, support, and development of a living and learning village. This position co-supervises village mentors, completes administrative tasks associated with living and learning operations, and assists in creating and facilitating programmatic initiatives.
Graduate Assistant, Facilities and Business Operations
The graduate assistant works with University Housing’s Facilities and Business Operations Team to support facility management, capital improvement projects and business operations.
How to Apply and Timeline
To apply for a graduate assistant position for the 2026-27 academic year, candidates must:
- Apply to the NC State Graduate School by their academic program’s published deadline
- Complete the University Housing graduate assistant application.
How to Apply
Application instructions for individuals with an active NC State Unity ID and Password:
- Step One: One: Access eRezLife using your NC State Unity ID and Password, following NC State’s required 2-factor authentication process.
- Step Two: Search the job positions. Locate and select the Graduate Assistant – Academic Year (2026–27) position.
- Step Three: Apply for all the positions you are interested in through the applicant group description and instructions.
Application instructions for individuals without an active NC State Unity ID and Password:
- Step One: Send an email to the Student Employment Team at housingjobs@ncsu.edu with your name, email address, and the position(s) you are applying for within University Housing. After receiving your email, you will receive instructions on how to access eRezLife and submit your application materials.
- Step Two: Create your eRezLife account.
- Step Three: Search the job positions. Locate and select the Graduate Assistant – Academic Year (2026–27) position.
- Step Four: Apply for the positions you are interested in through the applicant group description and instructions.
Timeline
2026–27 Academic Year – Graduate Assistant Positions
- Monday, December 1, 2025 – Application opens.
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Application closes.
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Candidates notified if selected to interview.
- Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Deadline for candidates to sign up for interviews.
- Monday, February 16, 2026, through Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Interviews.
- Monday, March 2, 2026 – Candidates receive employment update.
Practicum and Internship Opportunities
We work one-on-one with current graduate students searching for a practicum or internship opportunity. These experiences are designed to provide you with real-world experiences to activate classroom learning. Contact housingjobs@ncsu.edu to discuss your interests in a practicum or internship experience.
Other Positions
Incoming and current graduate students can also apply for other employment opportunities within University Housing. To learn more about these positions, please visit the student employment page.