Student Employee-Residence Life-Advisor

Requisition : 202500305ST

Title :

Student Employee-Residence Life-Advisor

Employee Class : Student Employee

College Work Study Position :

Yes

Department : Residence Life

Division :

Division of Student Affairs

Hiring Rate : $9 / hr

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

Other Requirements for the Position :

Application Instructions ( All instructions must be followed to qualify for an interview)

ALL ITEMS DUE by :

Spring Due Date : February 16th @ 11 : 59 PM 1. Submit your resume through this posting on people admin.

Recommendation form : https : / / www.shsu.edu / offices-departments / residence-life / living-on-campus / ra / become-an-ra

Living Community Supplemental Questions : https : / / www.shsu.edu / offices-departments / residence-life / living-on-campus / ra / become-an-ra

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 during regular business hours on March 2 – 5, 2026.

Check out our RA Selection webpage for more information about the position ( https : / / www.shsu.edu / offices-departments / residence-life / living-on-campus / ra / become-an-ra ), attend an interest meeting, or by talking to your RA, RHD, or contacting Kara Podesta at krp065@shsu.edu .

Open Date : 08 / 01 / 2025

Contact Name & Title :

Kara Podesta, Assistant Director for Residence Life Staffing

Contact Phone : 9362943040

Contact Email : krp065@shsu.edu

Contact Instructions Summary :

HR Contact : Robin Pierson – rlm057@shsu.edu

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