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Student Employment

The Office of University Housing and Residential Life frequently hires students for a variety of positions. For details on available roles—including qualifications, responsibilities, and job benefits—please see the descriptions below. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.


Resident Assistant (RA) Information ›

Resident Assistants (RAs) at Tennessee Tech are student leaders who help create meaningful and inclusive residential experiences. Through the Knowing, Connecting, Empowering (KCE) model, RAs build relationships, foster community, and support residents in their personal and academic growth. Serving as an RA is a unique opportunity to make an impact, develop leadership skills, and be part of a supportive team that values connection and care.

Conference Assistant (CA) Information ›
CAs operate in halls during the summer.  We will have conference programs the entire summer and in all halls, excluding our summer housing hall for Tech students.

General Student Worker Information ›
General student workers typically work in our main office, in the Account Clerk's office as an assistant, or in our Tech Village apartments office.

Resident Assistant (RA) Information:

RAs operate on floors of our residence halls and Tech Village Apartments when we have Tech students living on campus.  We will have RAs during the Summer, Fall, and Spring terms.

Qualifications

To apply for a Resident Assistant position, you should:

  • Be a full-time student with at least one semester of on-campus living experience
  • Maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and 2.25 semester GPA
  • Have a positive attitude toward Residential Life and the University
  • Work well with a diverse community
  • Bring leadership experience, confidence, respect for others, strong communication skills, and good decision-making
  • Be available for fall and spring training

Benefits of Being a Resident Assistant

Connect & Grow

  • Make lifelong friendships
  • Network with staff, faculty, and administrators
  • Develop transferable skills
  • Get early class registration

Financial Perks

  • Monthly stipend
  • Private room in residence halls or one-bedroom apartment in Tech Village
    Note: Housing is paid upfront and reimbursed; meals not included

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Leadership and decision-making
  • Event planning and programming
  • Conflict resolution and teamwork
  • Time management and communication

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of a Resident Assistant is to foster a positive and supportive floor or hall/apartment community. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Roles of a Resident Assistant

Resident Assistants serve as: Community Builders, Educators, Administrators, Advocates, Role Models, Friends, and Mentors.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in duty rotations, typically one weeknight (7 PM–7 AM) and one weekend per month (may vary by staff size)
  • Respond to residents’ needs and concerns
  • Cover Help Desk shifts
  • Conduct community hours (two 90-minute shifts)
  • Serve on committees or contribute to special projects
  • Maintain a safe and study-friendly living environment
  • Plan and implement floor and hall programming

Application & References

Please provide professional references—such as employers, professors, teachers, or community members—who can speak to your skills and experience. Family members cannot be used as references.

Apply to Be a Resident Assistant


Conference Assistant (CA) Information:

CAs operate in halls during the summer.  We will have conference programs the entire summer and in all halls, excluding our summer housing hall for Tech students.

Application and Reference Form

CA Application: If you want to apply to be a CA, please complete an application:

CONFERENCE ASSISTANT APPLICATION


General Student Worker Information:

General student workers typically work in our main office, in the Account Clerk's office as an assistant, or in our Tech Village apartments office.

Application and Reference Forms

General Student Worker Application: If you want to apply for a student worker position, please complete an application:

GENERAL STUDENT WORKER APPLICATION

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