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Undergraduate Student Positions

"Applying to be an RA is undoubtedly the best decision I have made during my undergraduate career at the University of Florida thus far. It is truly an amazing opportunity, and honor to be able to positively impact so many great individuals. Serving as an RA has also helped me grow as a leader and gain invaluable life skills through training, and regular interaction with residents within the housing community!"
Theos Rizos,
Resident Assistant, Murphree Area,
Team Member since Spring 2011

The Department of Housing and Residence Education at the University of Florida has many opportunities for students interested in employment. We encourage you to look at the short position descriptions below and contact us with additional questions if you are interested in any of these positions. Employment options with our department offer opportunities to learn, innovate and succeed. You must be a current University of Florida student to apply to any Undergraduate Student Position.

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Resident Assistant/Residential College Advisor

Job Description

(pdf version)

The Resident Assistant is an integral position within the Department of Housing and Residence Education.  The primary responsibilities of the RA are to:

  • Build a residential Community through personal contact, enhanced visibility and ongoing community related events,
  • Assess community needs and interests and provide a variety of academic, social and developmental programs,
  • Serve as an academic, social and organizational resource and role model
  • Provide exceptional customer service through desk work and participation in administrative functions such as check in and check out.

How to apply

The recruitment process has been completed for Spring 2012 and Fall 2012. Look for opportunities for Spring and Fall 2013 in early September 2012.

Candidate Recommendation Form

Peer Mentor

Job Description

(download)

The Peer Mentor is an integral position within the Department of Housing and Residence Education.  The primary responsibilities of the PM are to:

  • . Provide academic support services to residents of the Leader Scholar Program in Trusler Hall, the Engineering Community in East Hall, and the ROTC Living Learning Community in Tolbert Hall,
  • Serve five (5) office hours per week,
  • Actively provide the programming and community development efforts for residents, and
  • Serve as an academic, social and organizational resource and role model.

How to apply

Applications are available at http://www.housing.ufl.edu/aie and are due on February 1.  If you have additional questions, please contact the Academic Initiatives Specialist, Cliff Haynes at cliffh@housing.ufl.edu.

Desk Assistant

Job Description

The Desk Assistant is an integral position within the Department of Housing and Residence Education.  The primary responsibilities of the DA are to:

  • Provide exceptional customer service to residents and guests of the university,
  • Manage administrative functions of a residential area such as lock outs, package retrieval and equipment check out and
  • Manage communication between residents and on call residential staff.

How to apply

Download, fill out and email the application to the appropriate area below.

NOTE: You must be a current UF student to apply for this position.

 

If you have additional questions, please contact the Senior Clerk for the area:

Student Assistant

Job Description

There are many student assistant positions available throughout the Department of Housing and Residence Education, each have their own tasks and responsibilities. Additional information is available from the office in which you are interested in being employed.

How to apply

Applications will be available at the Information Desk in the Main Housing Office located on the corner of Museum Road and 13th Street. Find us on Facebook to see updated job listings as they become available.

NOTE: You must be a current UF student to apply for this position.

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Housing & Residence Education
Division of Student Affairs
SW 13th Street & Museum Road
P.O. Box 112100
Gainesville, FL 32611-2100
Phone: (352) 392-2161
Fax: (352) 392-6819