Student Employee-Residence Life-Advisor at InsideHigherEd

Requisition:202500305STTitle:Student Employee-Residence Life-AdvisorEmployee Class:Student EmployeeCollege Work Study Position:YesDepartment:Residence LifeDivision:Division of Student AffairsHiring Rate:$9/hrNature & Purpose of Position:DescriptionBuild community within the residence hall(s)Hold students accountable for policies and proceduresParticipate in duty rotation with fellow Resident AdvisorsHold office hoursMaintain confidentialityBe a role model for residents and campus communityAssist with RA selectionAttend professional development sessions offered by Residence LifeCandidate must be available every Tuesday from 3:30pm-5:00pmAvailability and flexibility to work a non traditional schedule (including weekends, some holidays, prior to hall opening and after the halls close)Attend RA training at the beginning of each semesterLimit extra curricular activitiesLimit outside employmentServe as a Campus Security AuthorityQualificationsWillingness to assist residential studentsAbility to be in a leadership role and positively influence residential studentsProven written and oral communication skillsMinimum GPA of 2.0 or above.Preferably have resided on campus for at least one long semester at time of employment.You must have completed 12 credit hours by the time of employment. Once you have joined the department, you must maintain at least 6 financial aid eligible hours each long semester.Other Requirements for the Position:Application Instructions(All instructions must be followed to qualify for an interview)ALL ITEMS DUE by:Spring Due Date: February 16th @ 11:59 PM1. Submit your resume through this posting on people admin.Have 3 RA Recommendation Forms completed on your behalf. Recommendation forms can be emailed ([email protected]), faxed, or brought directly to the Residence Life Office.Recommendation form: https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/residence-life/living-on-campus/ra/become-an-raAnswer the following questions only if you are interested in working in one of the Living Communities on campus. Please include your responses as the last page of your resume. You do not need to answer these questions to apply as a general RA.Living Community Supplemental Questions: https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/residence-life/living-on-campus/ra/become-an-raYou can find more information about these Living/Learning Communities at: https://www.shsu.edu/campus-life/housing/Candidates must be available for individual and group interviews during regular business hours on March 2 – 5, 2026.Check out our RA Selection webpage for more information about the position (https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/residence-life/living-on-campus/ra/become-an-ra), attend an interest meeting, or by talking to your RA, RHD, or contacting Kara Podesta at [email protected].· January 21, 2026 @ 4 PM – Piney Woods Hall Multipurpose Room· January 22, 2026 @ 4 PM – San Jacinto Hall Multipurpose Room· January 26, 2026 @ 7 PM – Piney Woods Hall Multipurpose Room· January 27, 2026 @ 7 PM – San Jacinto Hall Multipurpose Room*This position is available for eligible and non-work study eligible students.Open Date:08/01/2025Contact Name & Title:Kara Podesta, Assistant Director for Residence Life StaffingContact Phone:9362943040Contact Email:[email protected] Instructions Summary:HR Contact: Robin Pierson – [email protected] Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report