University Student Assistant - (ARLC) Assistant Residence Life Coordinator (Summer - Fall 2025)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a University Student Assistant to support residence life. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster community development while enhancing the living experience for students. You will engage in various responsibilities, from organizing events to supervising students, all aimed at creating a vibrant and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about leadership and student engagement, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team dedicated to personal growth and academic success, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow students.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three hours per semester.
• Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in community development initiatives and events.
• Encourage a positive living environment for residents.
• Supervise students and manage residence life activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Administrative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Event Coordination

Education

Current JSU Student

GPA of 2.00 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JSU has created innovative policies and programs that give our employees the freedom to focus on their families while advancing their careers.

Our policies also recognize the changing definitions of family - from blended families, adopted families, and same-sex domestic partnerships, to the demands of caring for aging parents.

University Student Assistant - (ARLC) Assistant Residence Life Coordinator (Summer - Fall 2025)

Apply now Job no: 497534
Work type: University Student Assistant
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department: Residence Hall Rentals

Salary: $8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary:

The Office of Housing Operations and Residence Life supports the academic mission of Jacksonville State University by fostering a vibrant living and learning community that cultivates personal development, celebrates diversity, promotes leadership, and enhances the educational experience of each resident. Our Vision is to serve as a home away from home and the heart of Jacksonville State University, where traditions are valued, excellence is promoted and pride in oneself, school and community are encouraged.

The University Student Assistant/Assistant Residence Life Coordinator position is a 12 month live-on student staff position with Housing Operations and Residence Life. This position reports directly to the Residence Life Coordinator, Director of Residence Life, or Director of Housing Operations.

The responsibilities of this position include assisting the direct supervisor in community development initiatives, encouraging a positive living environment for residents, special projects, assisting with events such as but not limited to preview day, reporting and filing, move-in, on-call responsibilities, training, the food pantry, supervision of students, residence life activities, programs, and special tasks.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs. Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting the direct supervisor in community development initiatives
• Encouraging a positive living environment for residents
• Assisting with Special Projects and events such as but not limited to preview day
• Reporting and filing
• Move-in
• On-call responsibilities
• Training
• Assisting with the food pantry
• Supervision of students
• Residence life activities and programs
• Additional duties as required by the department

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate evidence of leadership and managerial skills.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and implement residence hall developmental programming.
• Show strong administrative skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact and work well with staff and students of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with student groups and committees.
• Exemplify personal integrity and professional behaviors in all areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
• If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU).

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:
• Passport from their respective country.
• F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
• U.S. Customs Form I-94.
• Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.

Required Documents:

• Resume

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Mar 10 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 05 2025 Central Standard Time