Job Description
Our Summer Residence Hall Staff (Summer Staff) includes one Hall Director (HD) and four Resident Advisers (RAs). This staff lives in and helps operate the Summer Residence Hall (Hoffman Hall*). Summer Staff also work office hours in the Residence Life office to prepare for staff training and the upcoming academic year.
Summer Hall staff must be available for the entire summer session. Staff members are required to take one class during the summer session.
*The Summer Residence Hall is subject to change at any point in time.
Summer Hall Staff
- Application Opens:
- February 5, 2026
- Application Closes:
- February 19, 2026
- Due by 11:59 P.M.
- Interview Info Sent to Candidates:
- February 20, 2026
- Interviews Occur:
- February 23 – March 6, 2026
- In-person or Virtual Options available
- Selection Decisions Sent to Candidates:
- March 13, 2026
- Decisions due back through StarRez:
- March 26, 2026
- Due by 11:59 P.M.
Important Dates for Summer 2026
If you have a conflict with any of the dates below, you MUST work with your supervisor to obtain an exception.
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Staff Kick-Off:
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Festival Ballroom
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Summer Staff Begins Working:
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
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- Memorial Day:
Offices Closed, No classes, Hall remains open- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Juneteenth:
Offices Closed, No classes, Hall remains open- Friday, June 19, 2026
- Summer Staff Last Day:
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Monday, August 3, 2026
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- Observance of Independence Day:
Offices Closed, No classes, Hall remains open- Friday, July 3, 2026
Summer Hall Staff Benefits
- Summer Hall Director:
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Salary:
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$2,500
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- Laundry Stipend:
- $100
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Free Apartment
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Optional Meal Plan
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Not required, but available for purchase
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- Summer Resident Adviser:
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Salary:
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$1,650
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- Laundry Stipend:
- $100
- Free Room Rent
- Optional Meal Plan
- Not required, but available for purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions
Residence Hall Staff for Summer
Application/Selection Process
One (1) Summer Hall Director
Four (4) Summer Resident Advisers
Yes!
Summer RAs: 2.3 cumulative GPA
Summer HD: 2.7 cumulative undergraduate GPA or 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA
Yes, all Summer Staff members must enroll in at least one course during the summer for any length of time.
Yes. On the application, list one reference (name, email, phone number).
References can be anyone who will be able to provide information regarding your work ethic, personal character, and level of potential success as a Summer Staff member.
Suggestions for references: Current or former employers/supervisors, professors, advisors, coaches, high school teachers, and someone who works for Residence Life.
Advice: Always check with individuals BEFORE listing them as a reference. Explain that you are applying for a Summer Staff position within Residence Life and ask if they are comfortable providing a STRONG, POSITIVE reference for you. Provide them with the deadline for the reference as well.
Yes, however, previous ResLife experience is highly preferred.
Individuals with Residence Life experience will be given precedence over individuals without.
Those who apply to both the Summer HD and Summer RA positions will interview for both positions during the same interview.
To best prepare:
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Read through the position description above and attached to the application
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Think about the different responsibilities/tasks and imagine yourself in the role.
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What will that look like? How will YOU do the job?
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Speaking with your references is also a good place to start.
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Your references can give you information and examples about yourself and your skills that you can use during your interview.
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Yes, it is still possible to be on Summer Staff with a strike, but the most important thing is to be upfront with Alexis Plater and/or your interviewer.
All disciplinary records will be reviewed as part of the selection process. Think about your specific situation and how it may positively or negatively impact your ability to be an effective Summer Staff member.
Housing
No, Housing will sign a Summer Housing Contract for you.
No, the Summer Residence Hall* is predetermined by Housing.
The Summer HD will live in the HD apartment, and the Summer RAs will live in the RA rooms.
*The Summer Residence Hall is subject to change at any time
Make sure to complete the Housing Accommodation Process as soon as possible. Medical information should be on file with the university as soon as possible to prevent complications later.
All HD and RA rooms have A/C regardless of the rest of the building's status.
RA rooms are designated to be spread throughout the building, so two RAs would not be assigned in one suite. It is possible to be on the same floor as your friends.
Training
Previous RA or HD experience is highly preferred when joining the Summer Staff.
This means that training is minimal and as needed based on each individual’s previous experience. If training occurs, it will occur following Commencement in May.
Summer training may cover a variety of topics such as working with student-athletes, team building, supportive community development, programming, confrontation/behavior management, crisis management, and many others.
Office Hours and Duty/On-Call
Summer RAs are required to work office hours in the Office of Residence Life under the guidance of the Student Learning Initiatives (SLI) Coordinator. They must work:
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5 hours/week during the first 4 weeks of the summer semester
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7 hours/week during the remaining part of the summer semester
They will prepare and package materials for staff training in the fall, as well as for move-in. This includes sorting, counting, packing, measuring and cutting, labeling, and delivering items, and many other activities.
It is recommended that RAs spend as much evening and weekend time in the hall as possible to interact with residents during the times they are more likely to be in the residence hall.
The Summer HD does not have specified office hours.
Summer RAs sit on duty. The Summer HD is not on-call during the summer, nor do they sit on duty.
Duty will depend on the number of RAs in your rotation and how many RAs sit on duty each night. Duty night exchanges can be worked out with the approval of your Hall Director.
Full-time staff members within Residence Life are the only ones on call during the summer.
