Residential Life Opportunities
AY 26-27 New Resident Assistant (RA) Application
Application Closes: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12pm/Noon HST
The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for working closely with other Residential Life and Student Housing Services staff members to develop and maintain positive residential communities. RAs have the most frequent interaction and direct communication with residential students and, as a result, have a unique opportunity to contribute to the holistic development and education of residents.
The RA role encompasses programming, administrative and student development responsibilities and, as such, requires flexibility from the individual in this position. The RA serves as a resource to residential students and promotes the values of the office of Student Housing Services. The responsibilities listed will be carried out under the supervision of the Residence Director (RD), Assistant Residence Director (ARD), or Assistant Director (AD).
Graduate Leadership Assistant (GLA)
The Graduate Leadership Assistant (GLA) is approximated to be a half-time (20) hours per week student appointment for graduate – level student position. The Graduate Leadership Assistant (GLA) is a member of Student Housing Services, and will be expected to uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values of this organization. Residential Life is a unit of Student Housing Services at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UHM); and is a multifaceted organization involving both internal and external campus stakeholders, such as students, staff, faculty, and parents. The Graduate Leadership Assistant may have responsibilities, under the supervision of the Coordinator for Leadership and Programming (CLP) and/or an Assistant Director (AD), in the management of Residential Life projects. The Graduate Leadership Assistant plays a critical role in developing inclusive, welcoming communities which foster personal and academic success. Well-qualified applicants will understand the non- traditional work hours associated with a Residential Life position as well as maintaining a well-balanced presence throughout the Student Housing Services department.
Assistant Residence Director (ARD)
The Assistant Residence Director (ARD) is approximated to be a half-time (20) hours per week student appointment position for graduate – level student position. The Assistant Residence Director (ARD) is a member of Student Housing Services supervising staff and is expected to uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values of this organization. Residential Life is a unit Student Housing Services at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UHM); and is a multifaceted organization involving both internal and external campus stakeholders, such as students, staff, faculty, and parents. The Assistant Residence Director may have responsibilities, under the supervision of a Residence Director (RD) and/or an Assistant Director (AD), in the management of a residential community. The Assistant Residence Director plays a critical role in developing inclusive, welcoming communities which foster personal and academic success. Well-qualified applicants will understand the non-traditional work hours associated with a Residential Life position as well as maintaining a well-balanced presence in their respective community and department.
Graduate Assessment Assistant (GAA)
The Graduate Assessment Assistant (GAA) is approximated to be a half-time (20) hours per week student appointment for graduate – a level student. The Graduate Assessment Assistant (GAA) is a member of Student Housing Services, and will be expected to uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values of this organization. Residential Life is a unit of Student Housing Services at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UHM); and is a multifaceted organization involving both internal and external campus stakeholders, such as students, staff, faculty, and parents. The Graduate Assessment Assistant may have responsibilities, under the supervision of a Residence Director (RD) and/or an Assistant Director (AD), in the management of Residential Life projects. The Graduate Assessment Assistant plays a critical role in developing inclusive, welcoming communities which foster personal and academic success. Well-qualified applicants will understand the non-traditional work hours associated with a Residential Life position as well as maintaining a well-balanced presence throughout the Student Housing Services department.
Student Opportunities
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