The Department of Residence Life at Columbus State University offers employees 70+
students during each year. We are looking for enthusiastic and student center employees
who are motivated and adaptable. We offer positions for both Undergraduate and Graduate
Students that are paid hourly and come with additional employment benefits.
Please be aware that not all positions may be accepting applications at this time.
For questions, please contact us at Housing@ColumbusState.edu or 706-507-8716.
Resident Assistants (RAs) are paraprofessional staff members for the Department of
Residence Life. An RA is the closest and the most vital link with the residents of
the buildings, who serves as a liaison between the Department of Residence Life and
the students. The Resident Assistants serve under the supervision of the Residence
Life Coordinator (RLC) of their assigned community. The RA position is one that requires
organization, flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment, as
well as building a strong sense of community. The basic task of the RA position involves
community building, serving as a resource for the residents, working as a team, working
the front desk, and serving on call. Additional responsibilities are provided in the
RA conditions of employment, RA training manual, and expectations set by your residential
area, and individual supervisors.
For more information, please feel free to review the current Resident Assistant Position Description
(PDF).
Student Assistants (SAs) are a vital part of the Department of Residence Life. Student
Assistants may work during and outside of normal business hours. This position will
assist the Residence Life professional staff at the different office locations (Clearview
Hall, Courtyard, and RiverPark), as well as students and their parents. SAs serves
as a liaison between the Department of Residence Life and the students. SAs will directly
report to the Residence Life Coordinator and the Graduate Assistant of their assigned
community.
For more information, please feel free to review the current Student Assistant Position Description
(PDF).
The Department of Residence Life offers two Graduate Assistantship positions: The
Assistant Community Coordinator and the Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct. Both
positions are an integral component in the success of both the department and the
Columbus State University students:
Assistant Community Coordinator
This position is an integral component in the success of both the department
and the Columbus State University students. This position is a 10-month or 12- month
assistantship and will report to the Residence Life Coordinator for the assigned area.
The ACC is responsible for helping fulfill the Department of Residence Life’s mission
to create a safe and secure living environment that promotes the social and personal
development of our students.
For more information, please feel free to review the current Assistant Community Coordinator Position Description
(PDF).
Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct
This position provides case management and direct contact with Residential
Life students. The nature of this position will focus on investigating and addressing
alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. This individual will be responsible
for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision of the department
and university. They will promote community responsibility in the halls and on campus,
while ensuring that any violations that do occur are appropriately sanctioned.
For more information, please feel free to review the current Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct Position Description
(PDF).
During the summer the Department of Residence Life offers several employment opportunities
for students either staying on campus or in the Columbus area. We are looking for
students to fill our Summer Resident Assistant, Summer Student Assistant, and Summer
Conference Assistant position on both the Main Campus and RiverPark Campuses. These
positions are very limited and will be communicated to all residents who are staying
on campus once the positions are posted to the Human Resources webpage during the Spring semester.
