Undergraduate Residential Staff 2026-2027 bei University of Kansas

Position Expectations: 

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, and an appreciation for various experiences, including the ability to show respect for others’ rights, feelings, and property. 
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills and implement departmental engagement plan for intentional conversations. 
• Promote community building by maintaining a welcoming room space. At times, UG Residential Staff may be expected to hold individual meetings with residents in their room. 
• Positively participate, engage, and contribute in regular staff meetings, programs, meetings with supervisor, ongoing departmental communication and training, and semi-annual performance evaluation processes. 
• Attend weekly staff meetings on Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Exceptions may be granted only in instances when a required academic course conflicts with the date and time and there is no other offering. 
• Support and be a resource for hall openings/closings, room changes, and other initiatives (i.e. celebratory occasions).
• Be available to stay on campus and work during academic break periods such as fall break, Thanksgiving break, Winter break, and spring break. 
• Communicate with supervisor to request up to 18 nights off per semester. A night off is defined as any night the UG Residential Staff does not return to their building/room by 2:00 a.m. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal integrity, such as modeling good judgment, ethical behavior, and adherence to laws and policies.
• Each UG Residential Staff is subject to possible developmental accountability up to and including termination in the event that they violate any policies, procedures and regulations of Housing & Residence Life, and of The University of Kansas, including, but not limited to, the terms and conditions of the KU Housing & Residence Life Housing Contract, Housing & Residence Life Work Agreement, Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities, KU Human Resources policies, and the Housing and Residence Life Handbook. 
• Serve as a mandatory reporter under Title IX and a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act and uphold the confidentiality standards required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Complete all required training and promptly fulfill reporting and privacy responsibilities.
• Be flexible and willing to do other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend an informational session as a part of the application process. Those information session dates can be found on our website but also as follows:
  • In-Person Dates
    • October 1 from 7-8 pm in Forum B-Burge Union
    • October 16 from 7-8 pm in Forum C-Burge Union
    • October 27 from 7-8pm in The Jay-KU Union
  • Virtual Dates
    • September 23 from 12-1pm
    • October 3 from 12-1pm
    • October 5 from 7-8 pm
    • October 20 from 12-1 pm
    • October 21 from 12-1pm

ALL UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 

Resident Engagement & Community Building (50%)  

• Introduce yourself and build relationships with residents, engaging with them regularly through intentional interactions such as departmental initiatives and Check-In Chats.
• Assess and address residents’ personal, academic, and health needs; provide referrals to university support services and resources when appropriate.
• Facilitate Roommate Success Plans with all residents, educating them on healthy living arrangements and revisiting plans as needed.
• Educate residents on University and Housing policies and encourage accountability within the community.
• Plan and lead community meetings, foster social connections, and create opportunities for group interaction and floor bonding throughout the year.
• Collaborate with staff to promote and participate in programming and campus events (e.g., Traditions Night, Hawk Week, The Big Event).
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, senior staff, and fellow staff members.

Respond to Crisis (35%): 

• Encourage responsible behavior by demonstrating ethical conduct and enforcing the University of Kansas and KU Housing & Residence Life regulations and policies. 
• Respond to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, requests for information, and resident follow-up in a timely manner. 
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations immediately and follow appropriate protocol. 
• Participate in duty coverage as the first-responder. This includes carrying an on-call phone on night and weekend duty, completing duty rounds, and responding to issues as they arise.
• Document all policy violations consistently and follow up with community residents following policy violations. 

Additional Tasks (15%): 

• Always maintain sensitive student information. Do not discuss resident issues with peers or other residents. Discuss resident issues with supervisor. 
• Model positive academic behaviors and keep academics as a priority. 
• Read and respond to all communication, i.e. email, physical mailbox, etc. 
• Support desk operations within complex, following policies & regulations set forth by Housing & Residence Life Desk Operations.
• Complete all administrative tasks fully and punctually. Tasks include but are not limited to submitting facility service requests, answering emails, and submitting incident reports. 

SCHOLARSHIPHALL PROCTOR & FOOD BOARD MANAGERS SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to Crisis (30%)
• Scholarship Hall positions do Resident Engagement & Community Building (25%) 
• Additional Tasks (10%) 
• In addition to one of the two responsibilities below. 

Scholarship Hall Food Board Manager Responsibilities: (35%) 

• Oversee training and accountability of residents for all kitchen and dining area expectations and work shifts. 
• Ensure that hall food is properly stocked and stored in accordance with food safety standards. 
• Order food supplies through contracted food vendors for the dining operation of the hall. 
• Refer residents to the disciplinary process for not meeting shift expectations.
• Ensure that all dietary needs are appropriately met through hall food supplies, kitchen use, and prepared meals.
• Work with students and Residence Life Staff to provide accommodations to shift expectations as needed for personal and medical circumstances. 
• Update and evaluate descriptions of student work shifts in conjunction with the Proctor. 
• Support responsibilities of the Proctor within the hall.

Scholarship Hall Proctor Responsibilities: (35%)

• Assign and train residents for all student work shifts in the hall. 
• Work with students and Residence Life Staff to provide accommodations to shift expectations as needed for personal and medical circumstances. 
• Refer residents to the disciplinary process for not meeting shift expectations. 
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning supplies. 
• Update and evaluate descriptions of student work shifts in conjunction with the Food Board Manager. 
• Support responsibilities of the Food Board Manager within the hall.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

16 hours per week

Housing Undergraduate Recruitment
[email protected]
 

$122.00 biweekly

N/A

Purpose: 
Undergraduate (UG) Residential Staff positions (Resident Assistant, Food Board Manager & Proctor) hold an academic year, salaried, live-in position with KU Housing & Residence Life and report to a Residence Life Staff member, while serving as the primary facilitator of a community of 25-90 residents in a specified area. UG Residential Staff serve as the primary educator and resource for residents within their assigned community and are responsible for engaging with residents, building community, and responding to crisis. UG Residential Staff serve as a part of a larger complex team and are responsible for supporting and responding to multiple physical buildings within the KU Housing & Residence Life community.

As a representative of KU Housing & Residence Life, Student Affairs, and the University of Kansas, UG Residential Staff demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and Values of KU Housing & Residence Life.

Our Mission:
Building learning-centered communities through individual support and respect.

Our Central Values:    
We advance KU’s mission with: 
•    Engaging communities. 
•    Vibrant physical spaces.
•    Effective administration.

Position Hours per Week: 16 hours.

Move-in: Friday, August 7, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026

Term of Appointment: Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 am to Sunday, May 16, 2027, at 5:00 pm

This posting is for a full academic year commitment as the start and end dates are not negotiable. Terms of appointment are continuous throughout the dates listed above, and inclusive of Housing & Residence Life operations and duty coverage over Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.

Commitment:
The UG Residential Staff position is an exempt salaried role with the State of Kansas and works 16 hours per week. UG Residential Staff are assigned duties which do not translate into specific hours worked per day or week. UG Residential Staff are required to perform regularly scheduled duties, attend meetings, and be available to residents and KU Housing & Residence Life staff.

Please note, per the State of Kansas, as a UG Residential Staff member you will not be able to continue or take on a new student hourly position effective Saturday, August 8, 2026. Your new employment as a UG Residential Staff member will begin Monday, August 10, 2026. There are certain entities affiliated/hold the KU name that do not apply to this new guideline. You could continue or take on new hourly roles via the following employers: Kansas Union, Kansas Athletics, Alumni, or Endowment as long as you are not on Federal Work Study. You can take on new jobs/roles with any off-campus employer.

All UG Residential Staff are expected to treat their UG Residential Staff appointment as a priority, ahead of other campus involvement. The position does not allow for involvement with academic practicum internships, or regular student teaching. All co-curricular involvement and employment must be approved by Residence Life Staff prior to beginning appointment. Additional involvement and employment will be limited to a maximum of 10 weekly hours.

All trainings, inclusive of August & January dates, is mandatory and essential in the success of UG Residential Staff. This is inclusive of opening, closing, and other departmental initiatives. Undergraduate Staff are also expected to abide by all policies and procedures outlined by the KU Housing & Residence Life Handbook.

Workplace Accommodations:
For those who may need workplace accommodations, please utilize this webpage for information about the formal process. Your information goes directly to Accessible KU and is kept confidential. You can also reach out to [email protected] with questions or for additional assistance.

Temporary

Compensation:

• UG Residential Staff are provided with a private bedroom during their term of employment. In buildings where the unit occupancy is more than 1-person UG Residential Staff may have an assigned roommate.
• Meal plan provided during training and throughout the semester when dining centers are operational. Meal plans are intended for individual use, and staff are responsible for tracking the allocation of their plan. 
• Biweekly pay of $122.00 for the term of appointment.

To ensure consideration apply by 11:59PM Central Standard Time 10/20/2025.
 

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is a salaried/exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.