What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-Residence Life- Resident Advisor (Fall 2026- Spring 2027) (CWS Eligible) position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202600276ST
Title
Student Employee-Residence Life- Resident Advisor (Fall 2026- Spring 2027) (CWS Eligible)
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
Yes
Department
Residence Life
Division
Division of Student Affairs
Hours per week
Hiring Rate
$9/hr
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
Description
- Build community within the residence hall(s)
- Hold students accountable for policies and procedures
- Participate in duty rotation with fellow Resident Advisors
- Hold office hours
- Maintain confidentiality
- Be a role model for residents and campus community
- Assist with RA selection
- Attend professional development sessions offered by Residence Life
- Candidate must be available every Tuesday from 3:30pm-5:00pm
- Availability 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 semester
- Limit extra curricular activities
- Limit outside employment
- Serve as a Campus Security Authority
Qualifications
- Willingness to assist residential students
- Ability to be in a leadership role and positively influence residential students
- Proven written and oral communication skills
- Minimum 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:
Fall 2026 Due Date: October 9th @ 11:59 PM
Fall 2026 Due Date: October 9th @ 11:59 PM
- Complete application and submit your resume through this posting on people admin.
- Have 3 RA Recommendation Forms completed on your behalf. Recommendation forms can be emailed (krp065@shsu.edu), faxed, or brought directly to the Residence Life Office.
- Recommendation form: https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/residence-life/living-on-campus/ra/documents/ra-recommendation-form-26.pdf
- Answer 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/documents/lc-questions-26.pdf
- You 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 on October 26-29, 2026.
Check out our RA Selection webpage for more information about the position (Click Here) attend an interest meeting, or by talking to your RA, RHD, or contacting Kara Podesta at krp065@shsu.edu.
Fall 2026 Interest Meeting Schedule
- September 16, 2026 @ 7 PM – San Jacinto Hall Multipurpose Room
- September 17, 2026 @ 4:30 PM – Piney Woods Hall Multipurpose Room
- September 28, 2026 @ 7 PM – Bearkat Village Clubhouse
- September 29, 2026 @ 5:30 PM – San Jacinto Hall Multipurpose Room
- October 6, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – Piney Woods Hall Multipurpose Room
- This position is available for eligible and non-work study eligible students.
Open Date
08/07/2026
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Kara Podesta, Assistant Director for Residence Life Staffing
Contact Phone
936-294-3040
Contact Email
krp065@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Residence Life Office (Lone Star Hall)
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
HR Contact: Robin Pierson – rlm057@shsu.edu
EEO Statement
EEO 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
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $9