Student employment

Resident Assistant and Senior Staff

Thank you for expressing interest in becoming a Residence Life student staff employee for Spring 2024 and the 2024-25 academic year.

We will launch the application process for the 2025-26 academic year around November 2023. If you'd like to be notified when the application launches, complete this simple interest form and we'll send you a direct email.

Anyone who applies to be an RA will be notified of their status prior to March 1, 2024. If you may live on campus even if you do not get an RA position, we encourage you to complete the housing application for the 2024-25 year.

For 2024-25 academic year applicants:

December 2023 - application available

Early January 2024 - priority deadline completed applications

Jan to Feb 2024 – interview based upon position of interest

February 2024 – applicants notified of job offer

The position descriptions are listed below. They may be subject to change although changes will be minor. You can use this information to decide which positions you are applying for:

Resident Assistant (RA) Position Description

Senior Staff Position Description

Also, it is important to read the Student Staff Employment Agreement so that you are aware of what is expected if you are a Residence Life employee.

More information coming.

Custodial Assistant

Welcome to the employment application site for our Custodial Assistant position. Our team provides cleaning support for full-time Custodians in the residence halls.

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The Custodial Assistant application is available online.

Custodial Assistants are paid an hourly rate of $11.

Custodial Assistant Position Description

Custodial Assistants will need to pass a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that is conducted through our Human Resources department at UWL. You can find more information about student employment on the Human Resources website.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life.

Desk Assistant

Welcome to the employment information site for the Desk Assistant (DA) position. Our team of Desk Assistants staff the front desks for each building, and provide customer service and support for our students. Being a DA is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and become involved within your residence hall community!

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For the 2023-2024 academic year, Desk Assistants are paid $9 per hour.

To be eligible for a Desk Assistant position, you must be living in the residence hall for the academic year in which you apply. DAs will also need to pass a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that is conducted through our Human Resources Department at UWL. You can find more information about student employment on the Human Resources website.

2023-2024 Academic Year:

Applications for the Desk Assistant position are open from June 12, 2023 to August 11, 2023.
Application can be found here.
Interviews will take place, virtually, the week of August 14, 2023.
If chosen to take part in an interview, applicants will be contacted by their Residence Director and hall staff via their UWL email during the week of August 14, 2023.
Anticipated start date for the DA position is between September 5-15, 2023 dependent on successful CBC, HR paperwork completion, and DA training.

We are currently not accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. More information for the upcoming school year will be added here at the completion of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Facility Assistant

The Facility Assistants (FA) have primary responsibilities of moving furnishings, equipment, supplies, and some cleaning. FAs will shift between duties as deemed necessary by their supervisor.

*Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 75 lbs. and work with little to moderate supervision.

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Complete the following Facility Assistant employment application and submit to Jonathan Henry in the Office of Residence Life.

Facility Assistants are paid $11/hour.

Moving furnishings, equipment, and supplies include:

Moving of furnishings/equipment/supplies between halls, within the hall, to/from Facilities Management and unloading trucks

Deep cleaning duties include:

Cleaning public areas and outside various halls
Cleaning/minor repair of Housekeeper equipment
Any other assignments given to the FAs by the supervisor and/or Office of Residence Life

*Note: There is a lot of moving and lifting of furniture and equipment.

Facility Assistants will need to pass a Criminal Background Check that is conducted through our Human Resources Department at UWL. You can find more information about student employment on the Human Resources website.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. If you have questions, please contact Jonathan Henry in the Office of Residence Life.