
Student Employment
Help us create a dynamic campus community where students can learn and grow on campus among their peers.
We offer a variety of employment opportunities for students. Learn more about positions by reviewing their job descriptions, compensation and recruitment timeline.. Email housingjobs@ncsu.edu for specific questions you may have about these positions.
Academic Year Positions
Community Assistant
About the position: The community assistant (CA) position serves as a student assistant at University Housing’s service desks.The position is critical to support NC State’s residential communities. Through excellence in customer service, community assistants respond to inquiries by stakeholders (residents, guests, faculty and staff). Each community assistant is responsible for completing desk responsibilities in a high-paced environment, including checking residents in and out of the residential community, managing the mail and package system, supporting access and key management, and completing administrative responsibilities to support service desk operations. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
Compensation: All community assistants are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs community assistants when communities are open to residents, including university holidays and breaks. Applications for community assistant positions are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants should complete an application for any term when they are seeking employment.
Community Assistant Coordinator
About the position: The community assistant coordinator (CAC) position provides student leadership at University Housing’s service desks. The position is critical to support NC State’s residential communities. Through peer-to-peer leadership, the community assistant coordinator manages the service desk operations, works with a team of community assistants to ensure excellence in customer service, and responds to inquiries by stakeholders (residents, guests, faculty and staff). Each community assistant coordinator is responsible for working with community assistants to maintain operational service desks and to complete desk responsibilities in a high-paced environment. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
- Academic Year
Compensation: Each community assistant coordinator receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete functions and responsibilities of the position. The compensation varies for community assistants working during the academic year and during the summer. Please review the position descriptions associated with the period of employment you’re seeking.
Timeline: University Housing employs community assistant coordinators to support residents during the academic year and during the summer.
- Academic Year
Monday, October 3 | Applications open | ||
Sunday, October 30 | Applications close (11:59 p.m.) | ||
Monday, November 28 | Interview invitations sent | ||
Wednesday, December 7 | Interview scheduling deadline | ||
Wednesday, January 18- Friday, January, 20 | Candidate interviews | ||
Wednesday, February 1 | Candidates notified of employment status | ||
Wednesday, February 8 | Deadline to accept or decline position offer |
Facilities Work Crew
About the position: The facilities work crew works directly with University Housing’s facilities team to assist with the inspection, assessment, reporting and resolution of maintenance concerns. In support of various facilities projects, the facilities work crew position will assist with painting rooms, moving furniture, cleaning HVAC units, changing filters and supporting Conference and Guest Services operations as needed.
Compensation: All facilities work crew members are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs facilities work crews during the academic year and summer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants should complete an application for any term when they are seeking employment.
Housing Ambassador – NOW HIRING
About the position: Housing ambassadors serve as student assistants for University Housing’s central office. Through frontline customer service, they respond to inquiries through walk-ins and via phone and email. They possess knowledge of and uphold university policies, rules and regulations, and they demonstrate flexibility with a willingness to adapt as the needs of a situation evolve. Through their familiarity of University Housing and the university, they are able to assist residents, families, staff and guests in navigating housing processes and refer them to campus resources as necessary. Welcoming families and prospective students to campus, they serve as a tour guide for the University Housing showroom and can assist with tabling and preparation for outreach events.
Compensation: All housing ambassadors are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs housing ambassadors during the academic year and summer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants should complete an application for any term when they are seeking employment.
Marketing Intern
About the position: University Housing’s marketing intern shapes and communicates the University Housing story to engage students and families. This position will create excitement and connection to the residential experience through social media content, digital and print marketing designs, and outreach events. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
Compensation: All marketing interns are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs marketing interns during the academic year.
- Application Timeline:
Monday, July 24 | Application opens |
Monday, July 31 | Application closes |
Thursday, Aug. 3 | Interview invitations sent |
Thursday, Aug. 10-11 | Candidate interviews |
Resident Advisor
About the position: The resident advisor (RA) position is a live-in student position working within NC State’s residential communities. All resident advisors assist in cultivating an inclusive living and learning experience through residential education and community engagement. Within the residential communities, resident advisors intentionally engage with residents to learn about them individually, collectively and promote connections with each other. To promote engagement, resident advisors build meaningful relationships by interacting one-on-one with residents, creating community-based activities, and supporting residents through their personal and academic transitions. All resident advisors will possess knowledge of and uphold university policies, rules and regulations while demonstrating flexibility with a willingness to adapt as the needs of residents evolve. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
- Academic Year
Compensation: Each resident advisor receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete functions and responsibilities of the position. The compensation varies for resident advisors working during the academic year and during the summer. Please review the position descriptions associated with the period of employment you’re seeking.
Timeline: University Housing employs resident advisors during the academic year, within summer housing and during Summer Start.
- Academic Year
Monday, October 3 | Applications opens | ||
Sunday, October 30 | Applications closes (11:59 p.m.) | ||
Monday, November 28 | Interview invitations sent | ||
Wednesday, December 7 | Interview scheduling deadline | ||
Wednesday, January 18- Friday, January, 20 | Candidate interviews | ||
Wednesday, February 1 | Candidates notified of employment status | ||
Wednesday, February 8 | Deadline to accept or decline position offer |
Village Mentor
About the position: The village mentor position is designed to engage residents around a common learning experience. Within a living and learning village, village mentors establish peer-to-peer relationships with village participants to provide support, spark curiosity and promote the development of knowledge and skills associated with the village’s theme or topic. Throughout the academic year, village mentors will engage residents through activities, events and programs that promote learning, academic support and holistic student development.
Compensation: Each village mentor receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete functions and responsibilities of the position.
Timelines:
- Academic Year
Monday, October 3 | Applications opens | | |
Sunday, October 30 | Applications closes (11:59 p.m.) | | |
Monday, November 28 | Interview invitations sent | | |
Wednesday, December 7 | Interview scheduling deadline | | |
Wednesday, January 18- Friday, January, 20 | Candidate interviews | | |
Wednesday, February 1 | Candidates notified of employment status | | |
Wednesday, February 8 | Deadline to accept or decline position offer | |
- Fall Hiring
Monday, July 31 | Application opens |
Sunday, August 20 | Application closes |
Monday, August 21 | Interview invitations sent |
Monday, August 28- Wednesday, August 30 | Candidate interviews |
Tuesday, September 5 | Candidates notified of employment status |
Thursday, September 7 | Deadline to accept or decline position offer |
Summer Positions
Community Assistant
About the position: The community assistant (CA) position serves as a student assistant at University Housing’s service desks.The position is critical to support NC State’s residential communities. Through excellence in customer service, community assistants respond to inquiries by stakeholders (residents, guests, faculty and staff). Each community assistant is responsible for completing desk responsibilities in a high-paced environment, including checking residents in and out of the residential community, managing the mail and package system, supporting access and key management, and completing administrative responsibilities to support service desk operations. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
Compensation: All community assistants are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs community assistants when communities are open to residents, including university holidays and breaks. Applications for community assistant positions are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants should complete an application for any term when they are seeking employment.
Community Assistant Coordinator
About the position: The community assistant coordinator (CAC) position provides student leadership at University Housing’s service desks. The position is critical to support NC State’s residential communities. Through peer-to-peer leadership, the community assistant coordinator manages the service desk operations, works with a team of community assistants to ensure excellence in customer service, and responds to inquiries by stakeholders (residents, guests, faculty and staff). Each community assistant coordinator is responsible for working with community assistants to maintain operational service desks and to complete desk responsibilities in a high-paced environment. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
- Summer
Compensation: Each community assistant coordinator receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete functions and responsibilities of the position. The compensation varies for community assistants working during the academic year and during the summer. Please review the position descriptions associated with the period of employment you’re seeking.
Timeline: University Housing employs community assistant coordinators to support residents during the academic year and during the summer.
- Summer Housing and Summer Start
Monday, February 6 | Application opens |
Sunday, March 12 | Application closes |
Monday, February 27- Friday, March 24 | Candidate interviews |
Conference Ambassador
About the position: The conference ambassador is responsible for general hospitality services for guests, facilities preparation, key management, outreach and engagement, support for non-affiliated university visitors, support programs working with minors, and enforcement of university policies.
Compensation: Each conference ambassador receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete the functions and responsibilities of the position. Please review the position description for a detailed compensation overview
Timeline:
Monday, February 6 | Application opens |
Sunday, March 12 | Application closes |
Monday, February 27- Friday, March 24 | Candidate interviews |
Conference Services Specialist
About the position: The conference services specialist is also responsible for the leadership and organization of new student orientation housing operations. This position assists with many administrative duties with conference operations. Individuals in this position will gain invaluable experience in customer service, hospitality management, facilities improvements processes, conference and event management, inventory and asset management, client relations, and financial management.
Compensation: The conference services specialist is compensated at a rate of $15 per hour and provided resources to complete the functions and responsibilities of the position. Please review the position description for a detailed compensation overview.
Timeline:
Monday, February 6 | Application opens |
Sunday, March 12 | Application closes |
Monday, February 27- Friday, March 24 | Candidate interviews |
Facilities Work Crew
About the position: The facilities work crew works directly with University Housing’s facilities team to assist with the inspection, assessment, reporting and resolution of maintenance concerns. In support of various facilities projects, the facilities work crew position will assist with painting rooms, moving furniture, cleaning HVAC units, changing filters and supporting Conference and Guest Services operations as needed.
Compensation: All community assistants are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs facilities work crews during the academic year and summer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants should complete an application for any term when they are seeking employment.
Housing Ambassador
About the position: Housing ambassadors serve as student assistants for University Housing’s central office. Through frontline customer service, they respond to inquiries through walk-ins and via phone and email. They possess knowledge of and uphold university policies, rules and regulations, and they demonstrate flexibility with a willingness to adapt as the needs of a situation evolve. Through their familiarity of University Housing and the university, they are able to assist residents, families, staff and guests in navigating housing processes and refer them to campus resources as necessary. Welcoming families and prospective students to campus, they serve as a tour guide for the University Housing showroom and can assist with tabling and preparation for outreach events.
Compensation: All housing ambassadors are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.
Timeline: University Housing employs housing ambassadors during the academic year and summer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants should complete an application for any term when they are seeking employment.
Lead Conference Ambassador
About the position: The lead conference ambassadors supervise conference ambassadors during work shifts and serve as the main front-of-house contact for clients during their visit to NC State University. The lead conference ambassador will represent University Housing in providing general hospitality services for guests, facilities preparation, key management, administrative tasks, and leadership to ensure the smooth operations of the summer conference season. The lead conference ambassador will also support non-affiliated university visitors, work with minors, and enforce NC State University policies.
Compensation: Each lead conference ambassador receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete the functions and responsibilities of the position. Please review the position description for a detailed compensation overview
Timeline:
Monday, February 6 | Application opens |
Sunday, March 12 | Application closes |
Monday, Feb. 27- Friday, March 24 | Candidate interviews |
Programming Associate
About the position: The programming associate works with our summer conferences team, creating social, networking, and professional development opportunities for summer interns, participants of summer research programs residing in our residence halls, and summer conference staff. The position is also responsible for the leadership and organization of orientation family housing operations. The summer programming associate will assist with many administrative duties with conference operations.
Compensation: The programming associate is compensated at a rate of $15 per hour and provided resources to complete the functions and responsibilities of the position. Please review the position description for a detailed compensation overview.
Timeline:
Monday, February 6 | Application opens |
Sunday, March 12 | Application closes |
Monday, February 27- Friday, March 24 | Candidate interviews |
Resident Advisor – Returners only
About the position: The resident advisor (RA) position is a live-in student position working within NC State’s residential communities. All resident advisors assist in cultivating an inclusive living and learning experience through residential education and community engagement. Within the residential communities, resident advisors intentionally engage with residents to learn about them individually, collectively and promote connections with each other. To promote engagement, resident advisors build meaningful relationships by interacting one-on-one with residents, creating community-based activities, and supporting residents through their personal and academic transitions. All resident advisors will possess knowledge of and uphold university policies, rules and regulations while demonstrating flexibility with a willingness to adapt as the needs of residents evolve. Review the position description and terms and conditions of employment to learn about the position’s eligibility and qualification requirements, functions, responsibilities and compensation.
- Summer Housing and Summer Start
Compensation: Each resident advisor receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete functions and responsibilities of the position. The compensation varies for resident advisors working during the academic year and during the summer. Please review the position descriptions associated with the period of employment you’re seeking.
Timeline: University Housing employs resident advisors during the academic year, within summer housing and during Summer Start.
- Summer Housing and Summer Start
Monday, February 6 | Application opens |
Sunday, March 12 | Application closes |
Monday, February 27- Friday, March 24 | Candidate interviews |