Student Staff Recruitment
Apply to be a Student Staff Member
What You Need To Know
Engagement Assistants
We are accepting applications for Engagement Assistants beginning April 7, 2025. Priority interviews will be given to students who apply by April 18, 2025, with interviews scheduled for April 24 and 25. The position will remain open until all roles are filled. To apply follow the steps in the blue boxes below.
Applications Dates: On-going until filled
The Engagement Assistant Position opens Monday, April 7, 2025. Priority interviews will be given to students who apply by April 18, 2025. The EA position will remain open until filled!
How to Apply for the EA Position:
- Log into eRezLife with your UNF credentials.
- Click “Job Postings” from the dashboard.
- Find the HRL Engagement Assistant posting.
- Click “Apply Now” and complete your application.
Apply Today:
We are looking forward to having you on our team as an Engagement Assistant!
Engagement Assistants
As an Engagement Assistant (EA), you will play a crucial role in enhancing the residential living experience for UNF students. This part-time position combines marketing, event planning, resource management and student engagement. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team to contribute to the vibrant community and educational experience in the residence halls. Enroll in the Canvas course for further details!
Residents Assistants and Learning Community Assistants
The Student Staff Application will open in the early to mid fall 2025 semester. When it does, please take a moment to review the self-enroll canvas course for more information. If you would like to apply for our student staff positions, apply via unf.erezlife.com. If you have any questions regarding the student staff application, process or positions please email Gabby Dayhoff at gabby.dayhoff@unf.edu.
Applications Open: Early to Mid Fall
Student staff applications open in the early to mid fall semester.
Applications Close: TBD
The deadline to apply to be a student staff member is TBD at 11:59 p.m.
Review the Self-Enroll Canvas Course
Review the information in the self-enroll canvas course.
Apply Today:
Use the link below to apply to be a student staff member!
Learning Community Assistant
Apply to be a Learning Community Assistant (LCA) at the University of North Florida! In this part-time role, you will work in a Living-Learning Community (LLC), focusing on enhancing academic success and creating engaging initiatives. LCAs collaborate with faculty and staff, and serve as a role model for peers while fostering a sense of community. Enroll in the Canvas Course to learn more!
Resident Assistant
Elevate your college experience as a Resident Assistant (RA) at the University of North Florida! This part-time role offers flexibility around your class schedule. You'll impact a diverse group of residents, promote student success and build supportive communities. As an RA, you'll play a key role in the enforcement of housing policies and assisting with crisis management, ensuring a safe and secure living environment for all. Enroll in the Canvas Course to learn more!
Priority Alternate
Being a Priority Alternate (PA) signifies your potential as a student staff member! If RA/LCA vacancies arise, we'll hire directly from this pool. As a PA you will complete online training modules and attend in-person fall student staff training. PAs will receive compensation for successfully completing trainings and will remain in PA status through January 2025.
While PA status improves your chances, it does not guarantee a Student Staff position. Hiring depends on vacancies and community needs. If offered and accepted, you will be required to live on campus. Enroll in the Canvas course for further details!
Applicant Requirements
Eligibility Information
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Academic Standing
Applicants are required to be enrolled full-time at UNF (12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students; 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students) and in good academic standing with the University. In order to apply for a student staff position with Housing & Residence Life, applicants must have both a semester and cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher. Our student staff members are expected to put their academics first and to be academic role models for their residents.
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Disciplinary Standing
Applicants are required to be in good disciplinary standing with Housing and Residence Life and the University. Having a disciplinary history with the University or with the department does not eliminate a candidate from consideration, but the nature of the incident(s) may have bearing. All candidates' disciplinary history will be checked with the Office of Student Accountability and Resolution (OSAR) and the Housing and Residence Life office.
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Residency Standing
Resident Assistant and Learning Community Assistant applicants are required to have completed a minimum of two (2) semesters living on campus prior to beginning the position and/or must have completed 2 semesters as a student at UNF. Engagement Assistant applicants are required to have completed a minimum of one (1) semester living on campus prior to beginning the position.
Prior to applying, interested applicants should consider the following:
Time Commitment
Time management is essential to our staff members' success. The Learning Community Assistant (LCA) role is a 15 hours/week position. The Resident Assistant (RA) role is a 20 hours/week position. Housing and Residence Life student staff employment contracts are mandatory and vary depending on the area you've been selected for, typically running from August to May for most locations, and from May to May for The Flats at UNF. Staff are also required to attend and participate in two weeks of training before the start of the fall semester and training upon return for the spring semester.
Student Staff Benefits and Opportunities
*Applicable to RAs and LCAs only
Free Housing*
Private Room*
Move In Early
Student Staff Training
Resume Builder
Stipend/Meal Swipes*
Priority Course Registration
Leadership Opportunities
Transferable Helping Skills
Build Community
Make Lifelong Friends
Leadership Opportunities
"Coworkers are constantly supporting and learning from one another. It is motivating to be surrounded by people who encourage each other to be the best we can." - Student Staff Member
"Having to leave behind family, friends, and the only life they've ever known to embark on a journey of self-discovery can be challenging...I make certain that students feel as if UNF is a place where they are safe, valued, and included." - Student Staff Member
"Sometimes being a leader is proving that you can put others in the leadership position and allowing them to grow and teach you." - Student Staff Member
