Job Opportunities

Residence Coordinators (RCs) are full–time, professional live–in staff members. The Residence Coordinator is a graduate of a master's degree program, most typically higher education administration or student counseling. Residence Coordinators are responsible for the overall operations in the hall or complex. Duties include helping residents with academic, housing and personal problems; advising residence hall student groups; providing educational programs; supervising and training RAs; and helping residents develop and maintain positive communities. RCs serve in an on-call rotation for residential students.

Residence Coordinator recruitment occurs annually in the Spring for the following academic year, or on an as-needed basis.

Program Coordinators (PCs) are full-time, professional live-off staff members. The Program Coordinator is a graduate of a master's degree program, most typically higher education administration or student counseling. Program Coordinators are responsible for the overall functional operation of one of the following areas: Recruitment & Training, Conduct & Care, Desk Operations, or Leadership & Engagement. Duties include oversight of functional area, collaborating with departmental, divisional, campus, and/or off-campus partners to support departmental initiatives and programs.

Program Coordinator recruitment occurs annually in the Spring for the following academic year, or on an as-needed basis.

Assistant Coordinators (ACs) are master’s degree-seeking students, who are in Graduate Assistantships with the University Housing Department. Assistant Coordinators are employed for 20 hours weekly, and report directly to a full-time Program or Residence Coordinator. Assistant Coordinators are responsible for participating in student staff supervision, advising, and professional development and could be hired in areas such as hall management, student leadership, recruitment and training, or more. Duties include helping residents with academic, housing and personal problems; advising residence hall student groups; providing educational programs; supervising and training student staff/leaders; and helping residents develop and maintain positive communities. ACs service in an on-call rotation for residential students.

Assistant Coordinator recruitment occurs annually in the Spring for the following academic year. These positions are hired through the College of Education Higher Education and Student Affairs program called Visiting Days, learn more about Assistant Coordinator recruitment.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are current FSU students who live and work in the residence halls. Each RA assumes responsibility for approximately fifty (50) students. They work alongside professional and graduate staff to create events and opportunities to reach their full potential. The ideal RA candidate will have an unwavering commitment to University Housing values related to academic success, student support & care, teamwork, and creating respectful living environments for residential students.

Resident Assistant recruitment occurs annually in the Fall for the following academic year, or on an as-needed basis.

Desk Assistants (DAs) are current FSU students who work at the Front Desks in the residence halls to maintain safety, security, and community between the hours of 12:00AM to 8:00PM. They work closely with University Housing staff and Florida State University Police to address concerns that occur in the halls. This role will assist residents with issues and concerns during their shift while also responding to emergencies that require leadership and guidance. The ideal Desk Assistant candidate will have an unwavering commitment to University Housing values related to student support & care, teamwork, and creating respectful living environments for residential students.

Desk Assistant recruitment occurs semesterly for the following semester, or on an as-needed basis.

Academic Trainers (ATs) are current FSU students who serve University Housing by helping residential students succeed in their academic endeavors. ATs work in our Academic Resource Centers as peer educators to help students with study skills, study scheduling, and resource referral. Academic Trainers are also mentors in for Housing’s Engage 100 Course. In line with our educational priority, Academic Trainers empower our students to reach their full academic potential as they work towards a degree. ATs also work closely with the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) through training, workshops, and meetings to ensure that a seamless academic assistance experience is embodied across our campus. The ideal Academic Trainer candidate will have an unwavering commitment to University Housing values related to student support & care, teamwork, and academic success as well as a grade point average above 3.0.

Academic Trainer recruitment occurs annually in the Spring for the following Academic Year, or on an as-needed basis.

Student Assistants (SAs) are current FSU students who work at the Front Desks for the University Housing department. They work in conjunction with University Housing staff to assist with prospective, incoming, and current residential student inquiries and concerns. The ideal Student Assistant candidate will have an unwavering commitment to University Housing values related to student support & care, teamwork, and customer service.

Student Assistant recruitment occurs on an as-needed basis.

Conference Assistants (CAs) are current FSU students who work with our Camps & Conferences team to maintain safety, security, and community for camps and conference guests in the residence halls. They work closely with University Housing staff to manage many day-to-day functions that are crucial to the success of camps and conferences, such as administrative tasks, customer service, and communication. This role will assist conference guests with issues and concerns during their shifts while also responding to emergencies that require leadership and guidance. The ideal Conference Assistant candidate will have an unwavering commitment to University Housing values related to support and customer service.

Conference Assistant recruitment occurs annually in the Spring for the following summer, or on an as-needed basis.