Student Worker- Residential Life: Summer Student Staff Positions

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Summer Resident Assistant

The Resident Assistant (RA) position at the University of Nevada, Reno offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to support their education while living on campus. Responsible for fostering a positive community, Resident Assistants assist students in acclimating to university life and promoting learning both inside and outside the classroom. RAs are expected to be available for training and duty rotations, with limitations on outside employment to ensure job performance and academic success.

Responsibilities

Acting as role models, RAs fulfill various duties including:

• Community development through programming and peer support

• Enforcement of residence hall policies for safety and security

• Administrative tasks such as checking residents in and out, and handling maintenance requests

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Candidate must be eligible to live in the residence halls

• Candidate must be a full-time student in good standing

• Candidate must maintain and semester GPA of 2.50 or higher throughout employment

• Candidate must maintain 30 credits of coursework per academic year or an average of 15 credits per semester

• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 semesters of college or university full-time status

• Candidate must have the ability to handle at least 15 credits per semester while balancing student leadership responsibilities

Compensation Grade

• Furnished room (with possibility of roommate depending on occupancy)

• Utilities

• Meal plan

• Partial tuition waiver ($14 per credit for up to 15 credits) after completing two semesters

Guest Experience Team Member and Lead Guest Experience Team Member

The University of Nevada, Reno is also seeking to hire Guest Experience Team Members (GETs). GETs will work directly with visiting summer conferences groups and summer orientations, providing customer service and acting as the point of reference for guests who need assistance or information. GETs must be available to reside on-site with all conferences that reserve summer housing on campus, while serving different roles as required by conference and orientation groups, summer school students and changing departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• GETs will work directly with visiting summer conferences groups and summer orientations, providing customer service and acting as the point of reference for guests who need assistance or information.

• GETs will be expected to use their knowledge of the campus and the nearby venues and businesses to make the most suitable recommendations and respond to complaints and find an appropriate solution.

• GETs will perform a variety of tasks within the broad categories listed below to support conferences, orientations and guests. 

• GETs will work directly with visiting summer conferences groups and summer orientations. 

• GETs will assist in preparing residence hall accommodations for conference arrivals & departures with typical duties including delivering linen packets, blankets & p