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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Resident Advisers (RA) are paraprofessionals and student-leaders who live and work in the residential spaces. RAs are assigned to traditional residence halls, suite style complexes, or apartment buildings. Each RA resides on a floor, or in an area, with a group of 15 to 65 residents. The RA position places a high value on relationships and integrity. It requires flexibility, commitment, and resilience, as well as strong administrative skills. The specific qualifications, requirements and responsibilities for the Resident Adviser position are outlined below.
Resident Advisers (RA) are paraprofessionals and student-leaders who live and work in the residential spaces. The time commitment for the RA position is, on average, 25 hours a week. RAs are assigned to traditional residence halls, suite-style complexes, or apartment buildings, depending on the needs for Interim and Summer housing sessions. Each RA resides on a floor or in an area with a group of 10 to 65 residents. The RA position places a high value on relationships and integrity. It requires flexibility, commitment, resilience, and strong administrative skills. Through this role, the Resident Adviser will develop personal leadership skills, create purposeful connections with residents and colleagues, and gain transferable skills that will benefit future career aspirations.
Resident Adviser (RA) opportunities are available each year for Interim Housing and Summer Sessions.
Please check back in Spring 2025 to learn more
The number and availability of these positions will vary each year. Additional questions can be sent to Kayla Harvey – Assistant Director of Staff Selection, Recruitment, and Leadership – at harveyk@wfu.edu.
Position Summary: Residence Life and Housing is looking for a Marketing Intern who can help expand our brand, increase engagement, and share the story of the residential experience through our social media channels. The marketing intern will help brainstorm ideas, plan content, assist with social media campaigns, and collect photo and video content on events in our residential communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of marketing and/or design concepts and understand and be supportive of Residence Life and Housing’s purpose to be partners in our students’ journey to create a home at Wake Forest University.
Employment Dates: August 18, 2025 – May 8, 2026.
- Further discussions can be held regarding any necessary adjustments to these employment dates. Employees may also request to return through the annual request-to-return process.
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule up to 10 hours per week. Most hours will fall between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Intern must be available some evenings to attend and collect content at community events.
Work Location: Position duties and responsibilities are performed on-site and in person within Wake Forest’s residential communities.
Required Qualifications
To qualify for the position, an individual must be enrolled at Wake Forest University as an undergraduate student and meet the following eligibility requirements and qualifications:
- Academic Standing: Must have a GPA at or above the required minimum as outlined by the Office of Academic Advising’s Probation and Suspension policy.
- University Disciplinary Charges or Sanctions: Students must be in good standing with the University at the time of application and acceptance of the position and throughout their tenure in the position, including no pending or currently in effect disciplinary sanctions.
- Terms and Conditions of Employment: Read, understand, and agree to the position’s terms and conditions of employment before beginning employment.
- Due to the nature of this position, possible lifting and physical activity may sometimes be required.
Application review will begin March 17, 2025
The Office Residence Life and Housing offers several different assistantships in our office for Wake Forest graduate students. Each position carries a different set of responsibilities, experiences and benefits.