Undergraduate Staff
Join the flock and work where you live! Become an RA, Scholarship Hall Proctor, Food Board Manager, Desk Manager, or Desk Assistant and make a difference in your community.
APPLICATION CLOSEDApplications are now closed for the 2025-2026 academic year
If you are interested in living where your work, please consider applying to be a Resident Assistant (RA), Scholarship Hall Proctor, or Scholarship Hall Food Board Manager. The application is available October 16, 2024 through November 13 at 11:59 pm. Read below for more details on these positions.
Undergraduate students can serve in a variety of functions in the halls and you'll find a short position description below. When positions are open you'll find links on this page, or you can search the Work at KU website.
Resident assistants, scholarship hall proctors and scholarship hall food board managers typically have a couple of annual hiring cycles:
- Housing & Residence Life hires the greatest number of RAs, proctors and food board managers in the fall for the start of the next academic year. The application process begins annually in October, with interviews in late November, early December. Students hired will begin work before move-in day the following August.
- Students find out about the hiring opportunities through targeted emails, the weekly newsletter, social media, and word of mouth from current staff members.
Student employment can be a rewarding way to give back to your fellow Jayhawks, learn leadership skills, and, for some employees, also take advantage of free room and board. Join our flock!
Resident Assistant (RA)
The Resident Assistant (RA) holds an academic year, salaried, live-in position with Housing & Resident Life. RAs report to an Assistant Complex Director and serve as the primary facilitator of a community of 25-90 residents in a specified area. The RA serves as the primary educator and resource for residents within their assigned community.
Scholarship Hall Proctor
The Proctor holds an academic year, salaried, live-in position in a Scholarship Hall. Proctors report to a Scholarship Hall Director and serve as a primary facilitator for about 50 residents in a scholarship hall. The Proctor oversees student work shifts pertaining to hall operations, including general hall order and cleanliness. In conjunction with the Food Board Manager, the Proctor serves as the primary educator and resource for residents within their community.
Scholarship Hall Food Board Manager (FBM)
The Food Board Manager holds an academic year, salaried, live-in position in a Scholarship Hall. They report to a Scholarship Hall Director and serve as a primary facilitator for about 50 residents in a scholarship hall. The FBM oversees student work shifts pertaining to the hall kitchen, including food safety, nutrition, and kitchen operations. In conjunction with the Proctor, the FBM serves as the primary educator and resource for residents within their community.
Desk Assistants (DA's)
Desk Assistants are undergraduate students who are often the first line of communication for students in our Residence Halls. From key management to mail and package sorting our desk staff are able to guide residents to the resources they need while living on campus.
Are you engaging, organized and interested in being a desk assistant? Applications will be available soon.
Desk Manager
The Student Desk Manager is responsible for leadership and oversight of operations of a Housing & Residence Life Front Desk. The Student Desk Manager is also responsible for providing administrative support to the Complex Director or Hall Coordinator.
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