Hourly Student Employment - Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residence Life Resident Advisors (RAs)

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department CAMPUS LIVING Academic Term/Year FALL 2027/SPRING 2028 Position Title Hourly Student Employment - Fall 2027-Spring 2028 Residence Life Resident Advisors (RAs) Posting Number 08696 Position Number 08696 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 128 Rate of Pay 0.00 FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description

ECU Campus Living is currently seeking several Residence Life Resident Advisors. The Residence Life Resident Advisor (RA) is a live-in position with responsibilities for building relationships and creating an engaging residential community in conjunction with the Hall Coordinator. The Hall Coordinator is the Resident Advisor's immediate supervisor.

The Residence Life Resident Advisor is expected to fulfill the following general roles and

responsibilities:

• Community Facilitator: Be available, and visible to residents, know names ofresidents, build relationships with members of their floor, address community conflicts,encourage personal responsibilities, hold floor meetings as appropriate to shareinformation, and help create a welcoming environment.
• Referral Agent: Know Hall, campus, and Greenville resources to connect residents asappropriate, keep the supervisor informed with floor/resident happenings, documentincidents and follow protocols set out via training and the staff manual, and know whensituations are beyond scope and refer up.
• Team Member: Attend all training sessions and staff meetings and staff developments,support staff team, help when needed, maintain positive communication with staff and allCampus Living employees, assist with RA recruitment, and support Campus Livingevents.
• Programmer: Produce programs to help connect residents and educate on varioustopics, complete appropriate paperwork, meet program requirements set by thedepartment, and support Residence Hall Association and Hall Involvement Teams
• Administrator: Complete all necessary paperwork/forms/evaluations/tasks as requiredby department and Hall Coordinator, attend staff meetings and 1 on 1's, serve onAvailable RA rotation, help with Hall Closings/Openings/Special Events, and know thestaff manual protocols.
• University Representative: Serve as a positive role model, serve the needs of residents,

be mindful of social media tags/posts, and represent CL and ECU positively on- and offcampus.

• Safety/Security Agent: Serve on Available RA rotation, maintain confidentiality asappropriate, ensure that the building is secure, participate in fire drills/alarms, manageconflicts, address policy violations and document situations as appropriate.

As a result of being a student employee within the Division of Student Affairs, studentswill have the opportunity to gain the following competencies based on NACE Top TenSkills Employers Seek and CAS Learning Domains:

• Effective Communication
• Accountability/Integrity
• Professionalism
• Initiative
• Problem Solving/Effective Reasoning
• Conflict Resolution
• Organization/Planning
• Mentorship
• Teamwork
• Adaptability/Resiliency
• Self-Awareness

Learn More About the Resident Advisor Position

For more information about the RA position, upcoming information sessions, the selection timeline, and the most up-to-date recruitment and selection information, please visit the ECU Campus Living Resident Advisor webpage:housing.ecu.edu/employment/ra/

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.5 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current GPA 2.5 or greater
• Good Standing with student conduct
• 1 semester (or 4 months) of community living or minimum of 4 months living in

a military barracks or equivalent

Community living is defined as residing in a shared residential environment where individuals live alongside and regularly interact with a community of peers, such as a college/university residence hall, military barracks, or comparable structured group-living setting. Living in an off-campus apartment, house, or other private rental does not count as community living experience for this requirement.

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please save your confirmation number for reference.

Please upload resume online.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

For questions on how the conduct check impacts candidacy in advance of submitting the application, please reach out to the Campus Living Conduct Office at CLCO@ecu.edu, and provide your email to schedule a time to talk.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97231 Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date 01/25/2027 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you ever worked for Campus Living at ECU before?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you applied to the Resident Advisor position before at ECU?

• Yes

• No

• • By the start of the Fall 2027 semester, will you have met the Community Living Experience requirement outlined above?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you learn about the RA Selection Process? (please select all that apply)

• Social Media

• Resident Advisor

• Program in Residence Hall

• Academic Building

• Residence Hall

• LCD Screens

• RHA Meeting

• Postcard

• Tabling Event

• Other

• • What is your major?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your anticipated graduation semester and year?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and Themed Engagement Communities (TECs) are designed to support students in their transition to a larger university by providing a smaller, more personal community within the residence halls. LLC/TEC RAs work closely with the Hall Coordinator, academic partners, and other university staff to create an engaging residential environment that supports the mission and goals of their specific community. Students who reside in an LLC or TEC share a common interest, academic focus, or experience and take at least one class together during the fall semester. RAs serving these communities play an important role in connecting students with one another, supporting community-specific programming, and helping residents engage with the academic and social opportunities available to them. To learn more about LLCs and TECs please visit: https://housing.ecu.edu/living-learning-communities/ If you are interested in working in an LLC/TEC, please explain why you are interested in working with an LLC/TEC. If you are not interested, please put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

• • I understand the RA commitment is a full academic year. By applying, I am committing to the full 2027-2028 academic year and attending fall training starting early August if I am successful through the application process.

• Agree

• Disagree

• • I certify that the information provided as part of this application is correct and that I meet/have met the requirements listed on the Resident Advisor Application web page:

• Agree

• Disagree

• • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that bars an institution of higher education from revealing personally identifiable information about a student to a third party without that student's written permission. The Act does allow persons within the university system with a "legitimate educational interest" and some legal agencies with subpoenas to access this information. A full copy of FERPA is available to you upon request. I understand that, as a part of the selection and hiring process, Campus Living Conduct Office (CLCO) will complete a review of my campus conduct history. Further, I authorize CLCO to share the findings of my conduct review with the hiring official(s) for this role.

• In compliance with FERPA, I give ECU permission to disclose my education records, specifically my conduct records, to officials involved in the hiring process to evaluate my candidacy for this student employment position.

• In compliance with FERPA, I, DO NOT give representatives of East Carolina University permission to disclose my education records.

• • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that bars an institution of higher education from revealing personally identifiable information about a student to a third party without that student's written permission. The Act does allow persons within the university system with a "legitimate educational interest" and some legal agencies with subpoenas to access this information. A full copy of FERPA is available to you upon request. I understand that, as a part of the selection and hiring process, Campus Living Residence Life will complete a review of my campus academic history. Further, I authorize Campus Living Residence Life to share the findings of my academic review with the hiring official(s) for this role.

• In compliance with FERPA, I give ECU permission to disclose my education records, specifically my academic records, to officials involved in the hiring process to evaluate my candidacy for this student employment position.

• In compliance with FFERPA, I, DO NOT give representatives of East Carolina University permission to disclose my education records.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Optional Documents