The Department of Residential Living provides services, facilities, and programs to more than 3,000 students living on the campus of Western Carolina University.
We strive to create positive growth environments for students by providing programs, services, and facilities which promote educational, social, and cultural development.
Residential Living is responsible for the development, administration, and management of all facilities, operations, and programming involving all 13 on-campus residence halls.
Professional Employment Opportunities
Application for professional positions within the Department of Residential Living can be completed by visiting the Human Resources Job website: http://jobs.wcu.edu .
Current professional positions available include: No positions available at the time.
Student Employment Opportunities
We realize that many students need some means of employment while pursuing their education. Did you know that Residential Living offers more student work opportunities than any other department on campus?
If you have leadership abilities or would like to develop your leadership potential, you might consider applying for a Resident Assistant (RA) or a House Manager (HM) position.
The RA/HM positions are some of the premier leadership positions not only at Western Carolina University, but at schools all over the country. Many celebrities boast of having been Resident Assistants during their college careers (Katie Couric of The Today Show; Jerry O’Connell, actor from Crossing Jordan, Scream, and Stand By Me; Sheryl Crow, singer; Hillary Clinton; and Paul Reiser, actor from Mad About You).
Aside from gaining valuable leadership skills and experience, the RA and HM positions afford you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your fellow students.
By becoming a Student Office Assistant or Student Mail Center Clerk, you will gain much experience in public relations, as well as professional office procedures.
Student Office Assistant Application Student Mail Center Clerk Application
In order to keep residence hall costs down and complete repairs efficiently and in a timely manner, the Department of Residential Living performs about 50% of residence hall maintenance “in-house.” We accomplish this through the utilization of a crew of Student Facilities Technicians. No experience is necessary for this position, as you will work under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Facilities and alongside our highly skilled Maintenance Mechanics.
Student Facilities Technician Application
To maintain our residence halls in pristine fashion, we employ a number of Housekeeping Assistants who work alongside trained housekeeping personnel.
Student Housekeeping Assistant Application
Another means of keeping our residence halls “spruced up” is through the employment of a group of students who work on the Student Paint Crew. No experience is needed for this position as you will work under the guidance of a trained Student Paint Crew Supervisor.
Student Paint Crew Application
Thank you for your interest in the employment opportunities through Residential Living at WCU. Information regarding positions for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals is posted as the positions become available.