Students living in the residence halls are encouraged to apply for part-time employment. University Housing and Residence Education employs 100 to 150 undergraduate and graduate students each academic year in such positions as security guard, maintenance worker, mail clerk, and computer lab and office assistant. Pay is minimum wage, with increases according to length of service and job performance.
Hours vary according to the specific job and the student's class schedule.
RAs are upperclass or graduate students who work with and provide leadership for residents on a particular floor, acting as a resource, organizing events and communicating university policies. Students who apply go through an extensive selection and training process, including a required three-credit course. Graduate students are eligible to apply for positions as Graduate Resident Director .