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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.

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Academic Year Positions

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.

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

Timeline:

Priority application for the 2024-2025 academic year:

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • February 28, 2024 through March 18, 2024 – interviews
  • March 25, 2024 – employment offers sent
  • March 27, 2024 – deadline to accept employment offer

Applicant pool application for the 2024-2025 academic year: 

  • February 26, 2024 – application opens
  • March 2, 2025 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the application pool application. 

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.

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

Timeline:

Priority application for the 2024-2025 academic year: 

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the priority application. 

Applicant pool application for the 2024-2025 academic year: 

  • February 26, 2024 – application opens
  • March 2, 2025 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the application pool application. 

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.

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.

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.

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

Timeline: University Housing completed the hiring process for the 2024-2025 academic year. Email housingjobs@ncsu.edu to request additional information about employment opportunities. Information about the hiring process for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available in October 2025. 

NC State’s village mentors connect residents with living and learning village experiences and themes. 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.

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

Timeline:

Priority application for the 2024-2025 academic year: 

  • November 1, 2023 – application opens
  • December 3, 2023 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • December 19, 2023 – interview invitations sent 
  • January 2, 2024 –  interview scheduling closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • January 17, 2024 – January 20, 2024 – interviews
  • February 1, 2024 – candidates notified of employment status
  • February 6, 2024 – deadline to accept or decline employment offer

Applicant pool application for the 2024-2025 academic year: 

  • December 4, 2023 – application opens
  • September 1, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the priority application. 

Summer Positions

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.

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

Timeline:

Priority application for the Summer of 2024: 

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • February 28, 2024 through March 18, 2024 – interviews
  • March 25, 2024 – employment offers sent
  • March 27, 2024 – deadline to accept employment offer

Applicant pool application for the Summer of 2024: 

  • February 26, 2024 – application opens
  • June 28, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the application pool application. 

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.  

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.

Timeline:

Priority application for the Summer of 2024:

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25. 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the priority application. 

Applicant pool application for the Summer of 2024:

  • February 26, 2024 – application opens
  • June 28, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the application pool application. 

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.  

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

Timeline:

Priority application for the Summer of 2024:

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the priority application. 

Applicant pool application for the Summer of 2024:

  • February 26, 2024 – application opens
  • June 28, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the application pool application.

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. 

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

Timeline:

Priority application for the Summer of 2024: 

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • February 28, 2024 through March 18, 2024 – interviews
  • March 25, 2024 – employment offers sent
  • March 27, 2024 – deadline to accept employment offer

Applicant pool application for the Summer of 2024: 

  • February 26, 2024 – application opens
  • June 28, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m. 
  • Interviews and employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the application pool application. 

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.

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.

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. 

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:

Priority application: 

  • February 12, 2024 – application opens
  • February 25, 2024 – application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • Employment offers are sent on a rolling basis for students who complete the priority application.