Student Employee- Assistant Residence Hall Director
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Requisition 202600118ST
Title Student Employee- Assistant Residence Hall Director
Employee Class Student Employee
College Work Study Position Yes
Department Residence Life
Division Division of Student Affairs
Hours per week
Hiring Rate $13/hr
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position The Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD) position is a part-time student leadership position in a university residence hall, focused on community engagement and student development. The ARHD is expected to uphold all basic RA duties and expectations, with additional responsibilities in areas of community engagement, crisis management, and student success. This position will report directly to an assigned Residence Hall Director.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Oversee area programming, including pre-event paperwork, purchasing,
publicity, and event execution
Uphold area due dates and expectations for door decs and bulletin boards
Support community development and well being
Maintain student contact and face to face availability through office
hours and attendance of hall programs
STAFF SUPERVISION
Provide secondary supervision to a team of 6-16 student staff members
Utilize systems of accountability for staff process, procedure, and
department expectations
Participate in Residence Life recruitment, selection, training, and
development of student staff
May be asked to supervise a residential area under the direction of an
Assistant Director as needed
ADMINISTRATION
Holds 10 weekly office hours, Monday – Friday from 8-5pm
Manage staff team duty calendar, including tracking duty switches
Oversee the area's abandoned property process, ensuring timely and
accurate paperwork
Expected to complete professional development and training opportunities
Performs other duties listed in Resident Advisor and Residence Hall
Director Manuals or as assigned by supervisor
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Participate in an overnight and weekend 24-hour on call duty rotation
covering a portion of university residence halls throughout the year,
including holidays
Lead on-call crisis and emergency response to ensure residents' safety
Ensure accurate reporting and provides follow-ups with student concerns
Enforce policy and manage reporting in StarRez ensuring accurate
documentation and timely sanction completion
Other Requirements for the Position EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Have held a position as a Resident Advisor
Must have served as a Resident Advisor for a minimum of 1 semesters, 2
semesters preferred
Minimum 2 semester commitment preferred
Proven management and leadership abilities
Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to live on campus in a residence hall
Available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Must have a valid Texas Drivers' License at time of employment
Able to physically perform the job's essential duties, including walking
upstairs, frequently crossing campus, daily face to face service, and use
of a department cell phone and computer
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)
This position is available to work study eligible and non-work study
eligible students.
Open Date 04/14/2026
Position Number 9N1000-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Kara Podesta, Assistant Director for Residence Life Staffing
Contact Phone 9362943040
Contact Email [email protected]
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary HR Contact: Robin Pierson – [email protected]
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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Letter of Recommendation 1
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation 2
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
Yes
No
Are you currently or have you been a Resident Advisor at SHSU or another university?
Yes
No
How many semesters have you completed as an RA?
(Open Ended Question)
