Student Employment Opportunities

Housing & Dining offers various summer housing opportunities.

Available Positions

Conference Assistant

Responsibilities include assisting with the facilitation of conferences, camps and special events in the residence halls and apartments

Cleaning Crew

Responsibilities include general housekeeping of TWU conference guest rooms

Moving Crew

Responsibilities include transporting and relocating furniture, equipment, and quantity or bulk items

Student Assistant

Responsibilities: clerical duties at the front desk of hall offices and in the central housing office

Clubhouse Classroom Leader

Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of The Clubhouse summer recreation programs for elementary school-age children of TWU Family Housing students, off-campus students, and members of the TWU community

To Apply

Visit Handshake to review the position descriptions and complete the application. Application includes the following sections:

• Demographic information
• Application Questions
  • Why are you interested in applying for summer employment?
  • How will you contribute to our team?
• Resume and cover letter upload

Application Timeline

• March 18, 2024: Application launches online
• April 4, 2024: Application closes
• April 11 onwards: Interviews start

Questions?
Contact Vik Arunkumar
varunkumar@twu.edu
(940) 898-3676

The Resident Assistant (RA) is an important member of the housing staff.  The RA is an undergraduate or graduate student who serves a group of students living in a residence hall floor or apartment complex.  As a staff member and a student, the RA is in a unique position.  The RA works as a unifying force for the floor or unit while promoting a sense of community for the floor, the residence hall/apartment complex and the University.

RA Application Process

To apply for the RA Position:

Step 1: Attend an information session

• November 13, 7pm - Parliament Multipurpose Room
• November 15, 6pm - Parliament Multipurpose Room
• November 27, 6pm - Guinn Commons
• November 29, 6pm - Lowry Community Center
• January 17, 5pm - Parliament Multipurpose Room
• January 17, 7pm - Guinn Commons

Step 2: Visit Handshake to review the Resident Assistant 2024-2025 position description and complete the application. Application includes the following sections:

• Demographic information

• Leadership questions

  • What will you contribute to the RA position and what benefits do you think you will gain from serving your peers in this capacity (250 - 400 words)?

  • Please describe the goals you have for the RA position and also provide detailed examples (250 - 400 words)?

  • What is your definition of leadership and how have you been an example of this during your time at TWU (250 - 400 words)?

• Experiential tracker
  Being a Resident Assistant is a unique and multi-faceted experience. The experiential tracker provides you with opportunities that you can explore to better understand the RA position. In this section, you will answer the following:

  • Which information session did you attend?

  • Reflect on your conversation with a RA/SM (400 words or less)

  • Reflect on your experience at a housing event (400 words or less)

• Resume and cover letter upload

Step 3: Obtain two references from people who know you well and who have an understanding of the Resident Assistant position you are applying for.  Your references should be completed by a former or current employer, teacher, academic advisor, organization sponsor and/or other professional who knows you well.  One (1) of your references must be completed by a current full-time or student staff member of the Department of Housing & Dining. All references must be current. 

Application Timeline

• November 13, 2023: Application launches online
• January 26, 2023: All application materials must be submitted by 5:00 pm.
• February 1 & 2, 2024: Individual Interview, time and location TBA
• February 12, 2024: Position Offered
• February 19, 2024: Accept/decline letters due

Questions?
Contact Vik Arunkumar
varunkumar@twu.edu
(940) 898-3676

The Academic Support Assistant (ASA) is a student-worker that is a part of the Residence Education team under the Department of Housing and Dining. ASAs contribute to the education of residents by serving as a mentor, role model, and academic resource as well as encouraging residents to question and learn from their experiences and relations with others. It is expected that the ASAs develop and maintain lines of communication with students, faculty and staff involved with the Living Learning Communities and first year experience programs through active engagement.

TWU Housing ASO

ASA Application Process

To apply for the ASA Position:

Step 1: Attend an information session. Attendance at an information session is required to apply.

• March 25th, 5:30pm - Parliament Multipurpose Room
• March 27th, 5:30pm - Lowry Woods Community Center
• March 28th, 5:30pm - Guinn/Stark Commons
• April 1st, 12PM - Virtual Meeting ID: 812-4733-6391
• April 1st 5:30 PM - Student Union 1602

Step 2: Visit the 2024-25 application. Sign into Google and complete the application.

The application Includes:

• Academic Support Assistant Requirements and Responsibilities
• General ASA Questions
• Living Learning Community Specific Questions
• Academic Support Tutor Questions

Step 3: Have a knowledgeable and trustworthy source complete the 2024-25 Reference Form. 

Your references should be completed by a former or current employer, teacher, academic advisor, organization sponsor and/or other professional who knows you well.

Application Timeline

• March 26th: Application and Reference Form goes live
• April 8th: Applications and Reference Forms must be submitted by 11:59pm
• April 9th: Times for Interview slots will be sent out
• April 11th, 12th, & 15th: Interviews begin, time and location TBA
• April 16nd: Position offers sent
• April 19th: Accept/Decline Letters due

Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about this position, please contact D'Kevion Traylor at dtraylor2@twu.edu or Miguel Najera at mnajera5@twu.edu. We look forward to seeing you apply!