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Your Next Opportunity Awaits!

University Student Housing is here to serve our students and our team. We look for professionals with a passion for excellence who believe in the power of teamwork, civility, and leadership. Together, we maintain over two million square feet and serve a community of over 8,000 students within our Residence Halls. As one of the largest employers on campus, our department offers the stability, success, and values you can be proud to represent as a professional and a Red Raider. Whether you are a student, an experienced professional, or just starting your career, University Student Housing offers an array of opportunities that are right for you!

Open Professional Staff Positions
Residence Life Coordinator – Camps & Conferences

( Apply to Requisition 39520BR )

Coordination and management of students, staff, and programs within a residence hall/complex. Supervises subordinate staff, student employees and volunteers.

Facilities – Custodian – Residence Hall Housekeeping
Senior Specialist

( Apply to Requisition 39388BR )

Performs specialized, complex work to assist in the organization and implementation of various projects and programs. Work is performed under supervision within established guidelines with performance based on overall results obtained.

Program Director – Student Development

( Apply to Requisition 39539BR )

The Program Director for Student Development has primary responsibilities in Supervision, Administration, Student Development, and Institutional Support, and On-Call/Emergency Response. The Program Director for Student Development is responsible for providing high-level academic development and leadership engagement administrative functions for their assigned areas. This position may require evening and weekend duties. The Program Director for Student Development is supervised by the Director for Student Engagement within the Residence Life area.

Note: All positions are considered a part of the larger team. In the event of a vacancy, staff may be asked to fulfill a role or have other job duties added to their position to meet the needs of staff and the department. Every effort will be made to recruit and fill positions as quickly as possible to allow staff to return to the duties for which they were originally hired.

Advisor – Residence Life Student Leadership

( Apply to Requisition 39427BR )

Advises individuals and provides guidance services.

Open Student Staff Positions
Residence Life – Summer Community Advisor 2025

( Apply to Requisition 39639BR )

The Summer Community Advisor (SCA) has primary responsibilities in community building, administration, on-call/crisis response and departmental and campus support. The SCA is responsible for establishing a community environment that is focused on student learning and student success. In order to accomplish this, the SCA is expected to play a variety of roles. The Summer CA must be flexible and creative in their role as an educator, advisor, mentor, and educational programmer to meet the needs of their residents. This position requires a substantial time commitment and the ability to be available and accessible to the members of their community. The Summer Community Advisor is a member of the Residence Life Student Staff and is supervised by Residence Life Professional Staff. In the event of a vacancy, staff may be asked to fulfill a role or have other job duties added to their position to meet the needs of the students and the department. Every effort will be made to recruit and fill positions as quickly as possible to allow staff to return to the duties for which they originally were hired

Residence Life – Community Advisor – Summer Conference Staff 2025

( Apply to Requisition 39633BR )

The Summer Conference Staff (SCS) is a student employed by University Student Housing to assist in the daily management and operation of the Residence Halls that are in operation for summer camps and conferences. As a member of the Residence Life staff, the SCS work with Residence Life Coordinators, Graduate Hall Coordinators/Graduate Assistants, Interns for University Student Housing, Senior Specialists, and Leadership Team staff in creating a positive environment for all campus guests. Many times, the SCS is the first contact individuals experience in the residence halls and at Texas Tech University. The SCS provides assistance related to the preparation, stay, and check-out of camps and conferences staying on campus. This includes completing visual room checks, creating key packets, assisting in the check-in/check-out process, working the service desks within the residence halls, and serving on an on-call rotation.

Student Assistant – Guest Services Specialist 2025

( Apply to Requisition 39634BR )

The Guest Services Specialist (GSS) is a student who is employed by University Student Housing to assist in the daily management and operation of a Residence Hall/Complex during the summer season. As a member of the Residence Life staff, the GSS works with Residence Life Coordinators, Graduate Hall Coordinators/Graduate Assistants, Interns for University Student Housing, Senior Specialists, and Summer Operations professional staff in creating a positive environment for all campus guests. Weekly work will include desk coverage at residence halls, weekly meetings, Housekeeping assistance, building preparation, and other summer operational tasks. Many times, the GSS is the first contact individuals experience in the residence halls and at Texas Tech University.

We recruit for our Student Staff, Graduate Assistants, and ACUHO-I Interns seasonally or as we have opportunities become available. Check-out all of the opportunities we offer below and continue to check back here for open positions.

All Student Staff Positions

Administration and Business Services - Student Ambassadors

Housing Ambassador staff work in the University Student Housing Welcome Center and provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and guests in-person, via phone, email, and chat. Housing Ambassadors assist in university and department recruitment efforts by hosting residence hall tours and serving as a resource to students and staff. Housing Ambassadors receive $10.25/Hour and are offered up to 20 hours of work per week.

Administration and Business Services - Marketing Student Assistant

Marketing Student Assistant staff perform creative and administrative duties within the Marketing area as assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to, taking, and editing professional photos and developing graphic design for use on social media, the department website and various department marketing campaigns. This position also assists in posting important events and updates to department social media pages, maintaining inventory of marketing give-a-way items, preparing new employee onboarding bags and assisting with assigned projects. Student Assistants receive $10.25/Hour and are offered up to 20 hours of work per week.

Administration and Business Services - Marketing Student Videographer

Student Videographers plan, create and edit video content for social media, the department website and various department marketing campaigns. This position works closely with department professional staff and assists with taking and editing professional photos, posting important events and updates to department social media pages, maintaining inventory of marketing give-a-way items, preparing new employee onboarding bags and assisting with assigned projects. Student Assistants receive $10.25/Hour and are offered up to 20 hours of work per week.

Facilities - Interior Design Student Assistants

Interior Design Student Assistant will work on CAD drawings, select finishes, and make sample boards. They will work on various remodeling projects, attend progress meetings, and keep a digital record of each one. They will work with each trade we have here at housing; carpenters, painters, upholstery, etc. They will help decorate showrooms, supervise installations, inventory furniture, and attend weekly project meetings. They will help maintain the library and meet with various manufacturer rep's. They will shadow the licensed Sr. designers daily.

Facilities - Trades Student Assistants

Trades Student Assistants work with one specific trade area, typically Paint, Electric, HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, or Maintenance. They assist with work orders, preventative maintenance, projects, and customer service while learning more about the designated trade.

Facilities - Facilities Coordinator Student Assistants

Facilities-Facilities Coordinator Student Assistants Facilities Coordinator Student Assistants are responsible for assisting the Facility Coordinator team with overnight building maintenance, safety checks, reporting, and customer service. They work independently to ensure that our residence halls are operating as they should overnight while helping students with any issues that may arise.

Facilities - Front Office Student Assistants

Front Office Student Assistants work in our Housing Services main office to assist with work control, customer service, and general office duties, such as scanning, copying, entering and processing work orders, and other roles as needed. Additionally, they assist with all facilities internal marketing, including staff appreciation days, recognition, team photography, and more.

Residence Life - Community Advisor

Community Advisor staff work within the residence halls and are responsible for establishing a community environment that is focused on student learning and student success. To accomplish this, the Community Advisor is expected to play a variety of roles. Community Advisors must be flexible and creative in their role as an educator, advisor, mentor, and educational programmer to meet the needs of their residents. This position requires a substantial time commitment and the ability to be available and accessible to the members of their community. Community Advisors receive compensation in the form of housing, a meal plan, and a monthly stipend.

Learn more about our Residence Life student staff opportunities here.

Residence Life - Residential Tutor

Residential Tutor staff have primary responsibilities in providing peer tutoring in specific subject area(s) to University Student Housing residents and TTU students. Residential tutors are expected to break down and simplify complex information to students and assist students’ identification and resolution of personal learning styles, preferences and habits as well as refer students to additional academic support services as appropriate. Residential Tutors receive $10.25/Hour and are offered up to 12 hours of work per week.

Learn more about our Residence Life student staff opportunities here.

Residence Life - Student Assistant

Residence Life Student Assistant staff have primary responsibilities in providing customer service to University Student Housing residents, guests, parents, families, and University faculty, staff, and other officials. The SA provides administrative support through the 24-hour service desk and assists in maintaining the safety and security of the residence hall facilities. The Student Assistant work schedule will vary to maintain the 24-hour desk operation. Student Assistants will be required to work a minimum of one three-hour shift per week between the hours of 12:00am – 9:00am. Student Assistants receive $10.25/Hour and are offered up to 20 hours of work per week.

Learn more about our Residence Life student staff opportunities here.

Residence Life - Summer Community Advisor

Summer Community Advisor staff live in the residence halls and have primary responsibilities in community building, administration, on-call/crisis response, and departmental and campus support. Summer Community Advisors are responsible for establishing a community environment that is focused on student learning and student success. To accomplish this, Summer Community Advisors are expected to play a variety of roles. The Summer Community Advisor must be flexible and creative in their role as an educator, advisor, mentor, and educational programmer to meet the needs of their residents. This position requires a substantial time commitment and the ability to be available and accessible to the members of their community. This position is typically employed late May through early August. Summer Community Advisors receive compensation in the form of housing, a meal plan, and a monthly stipend.

Learn more about our Residence Life student staff opportunities here.

Residence Life - Summer Conference Staff

Summer Conference Staff live in the residence halls and assist in the daily management and operation of a Residence Hall/Complex during the summer conference season. As a member of the Residence Life staff, the Conference Staff work professional staff and interns in creating a positive environment for all campus guests. Many times, the Conference Staff is the first contact individuals experience in the residence halls and at Texas Tech University. This position is typically employed late May through early August. Summer Conference staff receive compensation in the form of housing, a meal plan, and a monthly stipend.

Learn more about our Residence Life student staff opportunities here.

Residence Life - Summer Guest Services Specialist

Summer Guest Services Specialist staff assist in the daily management and operation of a Residence Hall/Complex during the summer conference season. As a member of the Residence Life staff, the Guest Services Specialist works with professional staff and interns in creating a positive environment for all campus guests. Weekly work will include desk coverage at conference residence halls, weekly meetings, housekeeping assistance, building preparation, and other summer operational tasks. Many times, the Guest Services Specialist is the first contact individuals experience in the residence halls and at Texas Tech University. This position is typically employed late May through early August. Guest Services Specialists receive $10.00/Hour and are offered up to 20 hours of work per week.

Learn more about our Residence Life student staff opportunities here.

All Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Hall Coordinator

We accept applications through both the Oskhosh Placement Exchange and through independent searchers. Those participating in the Oshkosh Placement Exchange may contact us through the OPE site. For independent searchers, please submit your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to housing.rl.jobs@ttu.edu.

The Graduate Hall Coordinator has primary responsibilities in supervision, administration, on-call crisis response, building management, and advising. Graduate Hall Coordinators are members of the Residence Life Professional Staff team and are supervised by a Residence Life Coordinator. The Graduate Hall Coordinator position assists in the recruitment, training, and supervision of assigned paraprofessional staff. This position also helps in the management and implementation of the Residential Curriculum, completing student-of-concern reports, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and promoting community development. This position also advises or co-advises student organizations as assigned and works to track and maintain complex council account ledgers.

Graduate Hall Coordinators work 30 hours per week—typical work hours between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individuals unable to fulfill the 30-hour-per-week requirement are ineligible for the Graduate Hall Coordinator position.

All ACUHO – I Internships

Academic Initiatives Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Academic Initiatives Intern is supervised by the Manager of Academic Initiatives. Projects may include develop a marketing plan for Residential Tutoring; research, propose, and develop a learning community stakeholder recognition program, assist with training, hiring, and planning fall training for Residential Tutors, plan faculty/staff move-in volunteers initiative, review and analyze Residential Tutoring data, and review and analyze Learning Community data. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Conference Services Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

Conference Services Interns are supervised by the Manager for Conference Services. Projects may include assisting with camp and conference check-ins and check-outs, facilitating client meetings, conference guest room assignments, cross-training and working with housekeeping for building turnovers, coordinating final details for camps and conferences with clients, creating signage, providing direct or indirect supervision of student paraprofessionals, which may include Student Conference Staff, and assisting the Manager for Conference Services. The Intern may also work with student orientation, thereby having the opportunity to meet and talk with partners and departments from all areas of the University. The Intern will also be responsible for ongoing student paraprofessional recognition including the end of summer recognition event. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Housing Facilities Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Housing Facilities Intern is supervised by the Manager of Facilities Services. The Housing Facilities Intern will assist with Housing Facilities Projects. These projects may include learning to interpret blueprints and contract specifications for renovations, coordinating between Residence Life and Facilities for utility shutdowns, representing Facilities in the Conference Stakeholders Meetings, working with Sustainability initiatives and utility usage/billing analysis; research and analysis of the work order system; assisting with interpreting and communication of assessments; and assisting with project development. The Housing Facilities Intern may also work in the Housing Facilities office on other projects. The Housing Facilities Intern is expected to work with the facilities management team in maintenance, renovation, housekeeping and interior design, purchasing/inventory, sustainability and other departmental staff in the development and implementation of management and learning initiatives for the entire housing facilities operation. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Information Technology Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Information Technology Intern is supervised by the Manager of Information Technology. The Information Technology Intern will assist with various tasks, ranging from web and software development to support of vendor systems and hardware workstation technologies. Job duties may include creating documentation of existing software systems; modifying existing solutions; helping to move, install, configure, remove, and surplus hardware equipment; managing periodic announcements about technology changes; writing or altering reports; organizing data; and performing server maintenance and support. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Marketing and Communications Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Marketing and Communications Intern is supervised by the Manager of Marketing and Communications. The Marketing and Communications will assist with various summer assignments, including summer conferences, and New Student Orientation. Job duties may include assisting the Manager of Marketing and Communication for University Student Housing marketing efforts; websites; press releases; newsletters; publications; other communications; and special events. The Intern will also oversee development and implementation of the University Student Housing brand and department adherence to the Texas Tech University branding guidelines. The University Student Housing Marketing and Communications Intern will also assist with strategic marketing and public relations campaigns. The University Student Housing Marketing and Communications Intern must have the ability to work with a diverse public: faculty, staff, and campus/community partners. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Recruitment and Training Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Recruitment and Training Intern is supervised by the Associate Director of Student Staff Recruitment and Training. Projects may include assisting with the recruitment and training of student and professional staff; assisting with the development and communication of assessments; assisting with development of academic year development series for student and professional staff; and assisting with the development of campus and community partnerships. This job will also assist in researching best practices in training and recruitment. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Student Leadership Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Student Leadership Intern is supervised by the Assistant Director for Student Leadership Development. While direct contact with student leaders will be somewhat limited, the intern will work on significant projects that directly and significantly benefit Texas Tech students. Projects may include assisting in the development of Service Week, creation of complex council election advertisements and materials, assisting with the development of the annual Complex Council retreat, assisting with the Howdy TECHsan early move-in leadership program, fall traditional event preparation, social justice benchmarking and compilation of area assessment data, and updating and creating materials for Alternative Spring Break leaders. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Summer School Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Summer School Intern is supervised by the Residence Life Coordinator(s) for Summer School Operations. Projects may include assisting with residence hall transition from Spring to Summer, Summer Session I to Summer Session II, and Summer Session II to Fall; assisting in training, supervision, and evaluation of 6-17 summer Community Advisors; facilitating weekly meetings with student staff; assisting with the execution of the Residential Curriculum; serving in an on-call rotation and assisting with oversight and scheduling of front desk operations. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.

Welcome Center Internship

We recruit our interns through the ACUHO-I Internship Program.

The Welcome Center Intern is supervised by the Manager of the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center Intern will assist with various summer assignments, including summer conferences, and New Student Orientation. Job duties may include assisting with check-ins and check-outs; assisting with presentations; assisting with setting-up and hosting of information tables; room assignments; creating signage; direct or indirect supervision of student paraprofessionals; and assisting the Manager – Welcome Center. The Welcome Center Intern may also work with student/parent orientation, thereby having the opportunity to meet and talk with partners and departments from all areas of the university. The Welcome Center Intern is a vital member of the residence hall community and the University Student Housing Staff. The intern is expected to work with the Associate Director for Client Relations, Marketing, and Information Technology; Manager – Welcome Center; Housing Advisors, Student Ambassadors; Student Housing Coordinators; and visiting guests. The intern will attend departmental staff meetings and may have the opportunity to attend other meetings as available. Additionally, the intern may serve on departmental committees, task forces, or assist with collateral assignments to create and implement intentional experiences that support the department and university mission (assigned by supervisory personnel).

Learn more about our ACUHO-I Internships here.