Residence Life
Residence Life Employment Opportunities
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.
If you are interested in applying to be part of our team, please visit the CSU Human Resources webpage.
Please be aware that not all positions may be accepting applications at this time. For questions, please contact us at Housing@ColumbusState.edu or 706-507-8710.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
