Discover Student Employment Opportunities with the Residential Life Student Staff at Pontchartrain Halls, 91Ö±²¥! Join our dedicated team of Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, and Office Assistants who play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant and supportive community within our residence halls.
Learn more about how you can contribute to enhancing the on-campus living experience, gaining valuable skills and creating lasting memories.
A Resident Assistant (RA) is one of the first friendly faces you'll encounter on your floor. These student leaders are dedicated to enhancing your living and learning experience in the hall. RAs organize programs, foster community, and offer valuable tips and advice. Alongside RAs, each hall has a professional staff comprising a Hall Director and an Assistant Hall Director, responsible for supervising RAs, managing the building, and serving as additional resources for you. Together, they monitor maintenance requests and uphold hall security protocols, ensuring a supportive and safe environment for all residents.
If the Resident Assistant is required to work additional shifts in a different department, authorization from the relevant departments and designated University officials is mandatory. The Resident Assistant must be within the permissible 20-hour limit for domestic and international students. The conditions outlined below must be satisfied before being hired.
Please note that the general expectations outlined serve as a concise summary. Additional responsibilities and expectations specific to each role will be thoroughly communicated during comprehensive training sessions and ongoing throughout the year. The list above provides a foundational overview, and individuals in each position will receive detailed guidance to ensure a clear understanding of their unique responsibilities within the Office of Residential Life at the 91Ö±²¥.
Additional responsibilities and expectations will be communicated during training and throughout the year.
OAs are part-time student workers supporting the professional residential life team with administrative tasks during business hours (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). They play a crucial role in maintaining organized and confidential student records, as well as providing assistance to our residents and potential customers in various capacities.
New employees start at the entry level of the approved payroll schedule, with an hourly wage determined by hours worked.
Positions have an hour rate of $10.00, with a 0.25 cent raise every consecutive two semesters, with a positive performance evaluation.
To ensure continued eligibility for the position, individuals are required to work a minimum of 6 hours weekly, considered as "permanent" hours, allowing room for growth within the role.
Pontchartrain Hall offers around-the-clock front desks to support our residential students. Student desk assistants, employed by the Office of Residential Life, are stationed at these desks to deliver friendly and efficient customer service to both residents and guests of the halls.
New employees start at the entry level of the approved payroll schedule, with an hourly wage determined by hours worked.
Positions have an hour rate of $10.00, with a 0.25 cent raise every consecutive two semesters, with a positive performance evaluation.
To ensure continued eligibility for the position, individuals are required to work a minimum of 6 hours weekly, considered as "permanent" hours, allowing room for growth within the role.
If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Christopher Ndiritu, Assistant Director, at cndiritu@uno.edu!
