Student Employment

NC State’s community assistants support the residential experience by providing critical services at University Housing’s service desk and mail centers. Through excellence in customer service, community assistants are responsible for checking residents in and out of communities, managing the mail and package system, supporting access and key management, and completing administrative responsibilities. Based on experiences and skills, students can express interest in serving as a lead community assistant. A select number of students will be hired as lead community assistants to provide advanced support with administrative responsibilities.

Position Description

Compensation: All community assistants are compensated $14 per hour, and students identified as lead community assistants are compensated $16 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 academic year has passed. However, students interested in the community assistant position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

The facilities assistant supports University Housing’s mechanics and trade groups in maintaining, repairing, and improving the facilities within NC State’s residential communities. The position fulfills these responsibilities by completing manual and physical tasks to support University Housing’s operational needs, renovation, and facility improvement projects. Together, these enhance the experience for NC State’s residents and guests.

Position Description

Compensation: All facilities work crew members are compensated at a rate of $14 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 academic year has passed. However, students interested in the facilities assistant position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

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 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 navigate Housing processes and refer 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.

Position Description

Compensation: All housing ambassadors are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 academic year has passed. However, students interested in the housing ambassador position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

NC State’s resident advisors are community and peer leaders who cultivate a sense of belonging among residents by making connections with them, promoting learning through NC State’s residential education model, and supporting them as they navigate their personal and academic transitions while living on campus.

Position Description

Compensation: Each resident advisor receives a stipend and is provided with additional resources to complete the position’s functions and responsibilities.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 academic year has passed. However, students interested in the Resident Advisor position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

NC State’s village mentors connect residents with living and learning village experiences. The village mentor assists residents in establishing peer-to-peer relationships, developing knowledge and skills, linking residents to resources, and participating in activities connected to a living and learning village theme. All village mentors serve in one of NC State’s living and learning villages, including: 

Academic-Affiliated: Albright Entrepreneurship, Arts, EcoVillage, Engineering, Centennial Engineering, Exploratory Studies, Honors, and Students Advocating for Youth (SAY).

Non-Academic Affiliated: Global, Impact Leadership, THRIVE, Transfer, and Women of Welch (WOW).

Position Description

Compensation: Each village mentor receives a stipend and is provided additional resources to complete functions and responsibilities of the position.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the 2025–2026 academic year has passed. However, students interested in the village mentor position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

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.

Position Description

Compensation: The marketing intern is compensated at an hourly rate of $14.00. 

Timeline:

• May 5, 2025 – application opens
• May 18, 2025 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
• June 2, 2025, through June 6, 2025 – interviews (virtual)
• June 19, 2025 – Candidate notification of employment status

NC State’s community assistants support the residential experience by providing critical services at University Housing’s service desk and mail centers. Through excellence in customer service, community assistants are responsible for checking residents in and out of communities, managing the mail and package system, supporting access and key management, and completing administrative responsibilities. Based on experiences and skills, students can express interest in serving as a lead community assistant. A select number of students will be hired as lead community assistants to provide advanced support with administrative responsibilities.

Position Description

Compensation: All community assistants are compensated $14 per hour, and students identified as lead community assistants are compensated $16 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the summer has passed. However, students interested in the community assistant position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

The conference ambassador position is dynamic, with key responsibilities to support NC State’s conferences, orientation, and outreach events for over 11,000 guests. Working on a team and individually, conference ambassadors support guests, complete guest-facing hospitality support, and behind-the-scenes tasks, including preparing buildings, supporting key management, and assisting guests in accessing NC State information and resources. All conference ambassadors will work with various guests representing various academic, athletic, and theme camps, including working with minors. A select number of students will be hired as lead conference ambassadors to provide advanced support with summer operations and shift supervision to support the completion of day-to-day operations.  

Position Description

Compensation: All conference ambassadors are compensated $14 per hour, and students identified as lead conference ambassadors are compensated $16 per hour. Both positions are provided on-campus housing during their employment.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the summer has passed. However, students interested in the conference ambassador position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

The conference services specialist is responsible for the varying needs of the day-to-day operations of the conference services department. Responding to guests and clients via phone and email and preparing materials for the team of conference ambassadors are some of the main responsibilities. The conference services specialist provides leadership and organization of new student orientation and family housing operations. This position assists with many administrative duties related to conference operations. Individuals in this position will gain invaluable experience in customer service, hospitality management, facilities improvement processes, conference and event management, inventory and asset management, client relations, and financial management.  

Position Description

Compensation: All conference services specialists are compensated $16 per hour and provided on-campus housing during the employment dates.

The facilities assistant supports University Housing’s mechanics and trade groups in maintaining, repairing, and improving the facilities within NC State’s residential communities. The position fulfills these responsibilities by completing manual and physical tasks to support University Housing’s operational needs, renovation, and facility improvement projects. Together, these enhance the experience for NC State’s residents and guests. 

Position Description

Compensation: All facilities work crew members are compensated $14 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the summer has passed. However, students interested in the facilities assistant position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

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 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 navigate Housing processes and refer 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.

Position Description

Compensation: All housing ambassadors are compensated at a rate of $12 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the summer has passed. However, students interested in the facilities assistant position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.

Students eligible for the summer resident advisor position must either be currently employed by University Housing as a resident advisor or received and accepted an offer of employment as a resident advisor for the upcoming academic year. If you have questions regarding your eligibility or application status, email housingjobs@ncsu.edu.

Position Description

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.

The guest services porter provides excellent customer service and assists with managing guest housing and conference services. This position ensures spaces are ready for occupancy between guests. It will offer additional guest-related support by working in an office and completing other hospitality-related tasks to provide an excellent guest experience.

Position Description

Compensation: All housing ambassadors are compensated at a rate of $14 per hour.

Reserve Application: The priority deadline to apply for the summer has passed. However, students interested in the guest porter position may complete the reserve application. Candidates who submit the reserve application may be considered for interview and potential employment if vacancies arise or if University Housing identifies additional staffing needs.

Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on staffing needs and position availability. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the process.