We are now hiring for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants MUST:
- Meet the required G.P.A. minimums before final decision letters are disseminated, which are a cumulative and semester G.P.A. of 2.5
- Be enrolled full time in 12 or more units during the academic year
- Be in good conduct standing with the University and student housing
- Have an up-to-date financial account
All applicants must fully complete the application and upload their résumé and cover letter by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025.
See below for student assistant position descriptions.
Desk Assistants (DA):
A Desk Assistant (DA) serves as the first point of contact for residents and visitors at the village offices. Their duties involve managing front desk operations, assisting residents, logging and distributing mail, and providing general administrative support to housing staff.
DA's play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient operation within the village offices, enhancing the living experience for residents.
DA's must have a completed housing application with no outstanding tasks before they
can begin working.
Expected Compensation: ($16.50/hr) (15-20 hours per week required)
Lead Desk Assistant (LDA):
A Lead Desk Assistant (LDA) is responsible for overseeing DA activities, working closely
with the Residential Education Operations Assistant, assisting with DA training, and
ensuring high-quality customer service in the village offices. Applicants should have
at least one year of experience as a Desk Assistant and one year of college experience
to be eligible.
Expected Compensation: ($17/hr) (15-20 hours per week required)
Desk Assistants are required to be available on the following dates*:
- DA Move In: August 12, 2025*
- DA Training: August 13th-20th, 2025*
- LDA Move In: August 10th, 2025*
- LDA Training: August 11th-12th, 2025*
- Winter Training (All): January 9th-16th, 2026*
*Dates subject to change
Resident Advisor (RA):
A Resident Advisor (RA) plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and inclusive
community within the residence halls. RA's are required to live on campus and are
responsible for creating a welcoming environment through organizing events, offering
peer support, and promoting a sense of belonging among residents. They act as mentors
and role models, provide guidance and resources, help to ensure community safety and
well-being, and support with emergencies. Additionally, RA's develop valuable skills
such as leadership, conflict resolution, and time management, making the experience
both rewarding and professionally enriching. Candidates need to have completed at
least one semester of college, with one year of experience preferred.
The RA role includes a room in student housing, a partial meal plan, and the opportunity
to earn an hourly wage.
Resident Advisors are required to be available on the following dates*:
- RA Move In: July 31st, 2025*
- Fall Training: August 1st-20th, 2025*
- Winter Training: January 9th-16th, 2026*
Summer Conference Student Assistants (SCSA):
A Summer Conference Assistant (SCSA) helps to coordinate and facilitate student housing
operations for conferences and events from late May through August. SCSA's perform
administrative work at the HRE Summer Conference desk, deliver excellent customer
service and guest support, assist in facility preparation through cleaning rooms,
washing linens, and assisting with group check-ins. This position offers flexible
hours and scheduling. Incoming freshmen & transfers, graduating seniors, and commuters
may apply. SCSA's are not required to live on campus, but summer housing is available
for an additional cost. 
Expected Compensation: ($17/hr) (Up to 40 hours per week)
Summer Conference Student Assistants are required to be available on the following dates:
- Summer Training: May 19th-26th, 2025*
- Summer Season Work Period: May 26th-August 22nd, 2025*
(Please note the position still operates during summer holidays)
Marketing & Conference Student Assistants (MCSA):
A Marketing & Conference Assistant (MCSA) helps to coordinate and manage student housing’s
social media, support and participate in Saturday Dolphin Tours for prospective students,
and assist with all marketing aspects of student housing. Job duties include administrative
work, leading tours, preparing tour spaces, and inventory management. This position
offers flexible hours and scheduling. Incoming freshmen & transfers and graduating
seniors can be offered this position. MCSA’s must have a completed housing application
with no outstanding tasks before they can begin working.
Expected Compensation: ($17/hr) (18-20 hours per week)
Marketing & Conferencing Student Assistant position, you are required to be available on the following dates:
- MCSA Move In: August 15th, 2025*
- MCSA Training: August 18th-22nd, 2025*
*Dates Subject to change
For more information on the Residential Education application process, email hresarecruitment@csuci.edu or attend an Info Session
Applications Closed
Main Office:
Front Office Desk Assistants, Operations Assistants, Facility Assistants, Occupancy Assistant
The positions involve (all or in part) supporting the Main Housing Office by responding to inquiries over the phone or email traffic, and assisting with in person and electronic administrative tasks.
Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, coordinating meetings, adhering to FERPA laws, and supporting processes like check-ins/outs, key issues and distribution, facility maintenance and work requests. The role also includes maintaining records, providing customer service, and handling inquiries about residential status, room assignments, and financial matters. Participation in training and staying updated on Housing procedures and University policies is required.
Positions Currently Available
Groundskeeper Assistant:
A groundskeeper assistant helps contribute to student housing’s breathtaking and picturesque
grounds. Groundskeeper assistants' duties include raking sycamore leaves, pulling
weeds, and rejuvenating the plant beds within student housing. If you love working
outside and independently toward a team goal, then the groundskeeper position may
be for you. 
Position Currently Available
These leadership opportunities are open and available to all who are interested to apply and/or participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Please email student.housing@csuci.edu for information on the Main Housing application process.