Employment & Leadership
Position Information
(Unpaid positions are indicated by an asterisk (*) in the title.)
Undergraduate Housing recruits and hires over 300 student employees each year, during both the academic year as well as in the summer. Most positions are filled during spring quarter for the following academic year. Wages and time requirements vary by position.
Working in Undergrad Housing has many benefits and privileges including:
- Flexible work hours
- Student-friendly work atmosphere
- Professional work experience
Center Attendant (CA)
Center Attendants operate all public facilities including Housing Offices, Mailrooms, Fitness and Recreation Centers, Study Spaces, and our Public Facilities and equipment. They create a welcoming and inclusive environment to support the services for Undergraduate Housing and Residential Life.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Housing Sustainability Coordinator Positions
Programmers serve in critical roles to support the mission and vision of Student Housing’s Sustainability Program and our partnership with UCI Sustainability Resource Center (SRC)
Recruitment Period: February-April
Lead for Residential Services
Leads will oversee and co-supervise the Center Attendant team to ensure the upkeep, maintenance, and services related to multiple public facilities. Leads work under the supervision of Professional Staff in Student Housing.
Recruitment Period: January-March
Resident Advisor (RA)
Resident Advisors (or RAs) are peer leaders who help create communities where “residents are engaged community members and are socially, culturally, and personally responsible”. RAs help residents to mediate conflicts, they serve in an after-hours duty rotation to support community safety and help to connect residents to campus services.
Recruitment Period: January-March
Resident Housing Association Executive & Programming Board
The Resident Housing Association (RHA) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of initiatives and programs as well as provides a platform for residents of the undergraduate housing communities (Arroyo Vista, Mesa Court, and Middle Earth) to have a representative voice in their residential communities.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Sierra Student Coordinator
The Sierra Student Coordinator is responsible for helping develop and implement the Sierra class curriculum and support the students in the Sierra Program based on the Sierra Program’s philosophy and goals. In conjunction with the Sierra Instructor and other supporting staff, SSC is tasked with bringing the curriculum to life both in and out of class through thoughtful marketing, class planning, purchasing, role-modeling, leadership, and participation. The Sierra Student Coordinator serves as a peer leader to the Sierra Program participants.
Recruitment Period: January-April
Student Coordinator
Student Coordinators work cooperatively with Professional staff in the development and implementation of programs, trainings, resources and internal systems to enrich the experience of residents and student staff within undergrad housing. The Student Coordinators help to develop programs, resources, marketing materials and data sets to increase the effectiveness of the Undergrad Housing Residential Life program. Student Coordinator positions are available for Resident Housing Association (RHA), Residential Learning, Residential Services, & Student Conduct.
Recruitment Period: January-March
Freshmen Summer Success Program Resident Advisors (FSSPRA)
Freshmen Summer Success Program RAs are peer leaders who help create communities where residents are engaged community members and are socially, culturally, and personally responsible. FSSPRA’s provide incoming UCI students an opportunity to make the best possible academic and social transition from high school to college.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Summer Conference Assistant (SCA)
Summer Conference Assistants (SCAs) assist the Student Housing Staff and Student Center & Event Services Staff in the overall implementation of University and non-University summer conference programs.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Questions about Undergrad Housing positions or application processes, please contact: uhrlstaffinfo@uci.edu.
Campus Village
* = unpaid position
Campus Village Student Association (CVSA) Executive Board
The Campus Village Student Association (CVSA) Executive Board serves as an advocacy group to address residents’ needs, provide quality community-building and service programs, and work cooperatively with the Residential Life professional and student staff teams to create an environment that respects the rights of others and promotes consideration of individual needs within a diverse housing community.
CVSA Executive Board Positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Outreach Coordinator
Recruitment Period: February-April
CV Event/Program Planning*
If you would like to get involved in planning programs and events in CV, let your RA or HA know. Programs are coordinated by Resident Advisors/Housing Assistants and CVSA. Planning and attending programs is a great way to meet other residents in the community, discuss a variety of topics, learn something new, or just have fun. We look forward to seeing you at our events!
Contact your RA/HA anytime throughout the year to get involved
Community Assistant (CA)
The responsibilities of a Community Assistant are centered around supporting the customer service and clerical duties for the Housing Office and Community Center. CAs receive training on a variety of topics, including customer service, online systems, and teamwork while also serving as a campus representative for individuals staying on campus. They staff and operate the front desks and community center convenience store; perform resident check in and check out; cash collections, control, and deposit; key control; guest information services and perform a variety of other administrative services.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Community Programmer (CP)
See Resident Housing Association.
Community Programmer of Wellness
The Community Programmer of Wellness is a specialized Community Programmer that works with the Community Programmer of Academics to meet the needs of the Campus Village Community. The CP of Wellness will work cooperatively with the Residence Life Team in the development, implementation, and marketing of co-curricular opportunities, including but not limited to Wellness Institutes and Activities to be hosted at the Campus Village Wellness Center and other educational offerings.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Community Programmer of Academics
The Community Programmer of Academics is a specialized Community Programmer that works with the Community Programmer of Wellness to meet the needs of the Campus Village Community. The CP of Academics will work cooperatively with the Residence Life Team in the development, implementation, and marketing of co-curricular opportunities, including but not limited to Academic Institutes and Activities to be hosted at the Campus Village and other educational offerings.
Recruitment Period: February-April
Graduate Housing Assistant (HA)
Housing Assistants provide after-hours assistance to Campus Village Graduate Residents by developing, planning and implementing community activities and participating in Campus Village staff functions. HAs serve as a live-in resource person to both residents and staff so as to meet the goals of the Residential Education Program. HAS also participate in housing training, community event planning, programming, safety and citizenship within each community and meeting commitments. Two Campus Village residents are hired for a one-year appointment as a Housing Assistant.
Recruitment Period: February-April (position begins in July)
Resident Advisor (RA)
The responsibilities of a Resident Advisor are centered around a student apartment community in which the staff member focuses on the growth and development of the residents. Under the supervision of the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC), the RA serves as a live-in resource person to both residents and staff so as to meet the goals of the Residential Education Program. RAs participate in housing training, community event planning, programming, safety and citizenship within each community and meeting commitments approximately 19.5 hours per week. Note: RAs live in the apartment and are provided room and a monthly food stipend.
Recruitment Period: November-January
Student Community Center Lead
The Community Center Lead works in conjunction with Campus Village Professional and Student Staff to ensure the upkeep of customer services at Campus Village. Both the Community Center and Office Leads work together to recruit, hire, and trains a group of 15 Center Assistants that are centered around supporting the customer service and clerical duties for the Housing Office and Community Center, leading the training on a variety of topics, to include, customer service, online systems, and teamwork.
Recruitment Period: March-April
Student Housing Office Lead
The Housing Office Lead works in conjunction with Campus Village Professional and Student Staff to ensure the upkeep of customer services at Campus Village. Both the Office and Community Center Leads work together to recruit, hire, and trains a group of 15 Center Assistants that are centered around supporting the customer service and clerical duties for the Housing Office and Community Center, leading the training on a variety of topics, to include, customer service, online systems, and teamwork.
Recruitment Period: March-April
Student Custodial Lead
The Student Custodial Lead is responsible for assisting with maintaining the Campus Village Public Buildings and Apartments. All student workers must be prompt for assigned shifts, be able to work independently and have a commitment to excellent customer service. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. The Lead must be able to supervise crews and work independently on a variety of tasks assigned by supervisor.
Recruitment Period: March-April
Student Maintenance Lead
The Student Maintenance Lead is responsible for assisting with maintaining the Campus Village Public Buildings and Apartments. All student workers must be prompt for assigned shifts, be able to work independently and have a commitment to excellent customer service. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. The Lead must be able to supervise crews and work independently on a variety of tasks assigned by supervisor.
Recruitment Period: March-April
Summer Student Custodial & Maintenance
The Summer Student Maintenance/Custodial are responsible for assisting with maintaining the Campus Village Public Buildings and Apartments. All student workers must be prompt for assigned shifts, be able to work independently and have a commitment to excellent customer service. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. This appointment starts in June and ends in September.
Recruitment Period: March-April
Palo Verde
* = unpaid position
Housing Assistant
Four Palo Verde residents are hired for a one-year appointment as a Housing Assistant. Housing Assistant duties include providing after-hours assistance to Palo Verde residents and developing, planning, and implementing community activities. Students and spouses/domestic partners can apply for these positions.
Recruitment Period: February-March (position begins in July)
Palo Verde Residents’ Council (PVRC)
The Palo Verde Residents’ Council consists of five members of the Palo Verde community, elected for a one-year term to represent and work on behalf of Palo Verde residents. PVRC responsibilities include: organizing community projects, targeting community funds for programs and projects (from a $10,000 annual allocation), assisting residents through advocacy and referral, promoting positive community involvement, working in an advisory capacity with Palo Verde staff to represent the interests of Palo Verde residents. Students and spouses/domestic partners are eligible to vote.
Elections are held in May. Term of office begins in July.
Verano Place
* = unpaid position
Housing Assistant
Four Verano Place residents are hired for a one-year appointment as a Housing Assistant. Housing Assistant duties include: providing after-hours assistance to Verano Place residents; developing, planning, and implementing community activities. Students and spouses/domestic partners can apply for these positions.
Recruitment Period: February-March (position begins in July)
Verano Residents’ Council (VRC)
The Verano Residents’ Council consists of five members of the Verano Place community, elected for a one-year term to represent and work on behalf of Verano residents. VRC responsibilities include: organizing community projects, targeting community funds for programs and projects, assisting residents through advocacy and referral, promoting positive community involvement, and working in an advisory capacity with Verano staff to represent the interests of Verano residents. Student residents and spouses/domestic partners are eligible to vote.
Elections are held in May. Term of office begins in July.
Housing Admin Services
* = unpaid position
Student Housing Advisors (SHA)
Interact with prospective students and parents while leading housing tours. Provide customer service at the Housing Admin Services front desk.
Recruitment Period: March-April