Student Employment

Be the Spark and apply for a student leadership position in University Housing.

Positions within University Housing for students are found on the ASU Student Employment Page. Below you find the requisition numbers for each open position, as well as important information like info session dates and the Student Staff Selection Preference Form that will help place you in a community that will give you the best opportunity to help other Sun Devils thrive.

Applications for the CA position open on November 1, 2022.

For any questions, please contact Community Director Kam Attia at kam.attia@asu.edu or Area Director Lazaro Gonzalez at lazaro.gonzalez@asu.edu. 

Become a Student Leader in University Housing

Becoming a student leader is a great way to get involved on-campus and make a difference in the lives of your fellow students. If you’re looking for a dynamic leadership experience at ASU, then read below about our selection process, visit an Information Session, and apply to be a part of our team!

Student Staff Selection Process

• Step 1 – Attend an Information Session in November. Info sessions are highly recommended and an important part of understanding the role of Community Assistant. If you are unable to attend an info session in your community, you can attend one in any other community or talk to your Community Director or Community Assistant.

• Info session:

• Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6pm-8pm - Memorial Union 228 Cochise

• Tuesday, November 29, 2022 6pm-8pm - Memorial Union 228 Cochise

• Wednesday, December 7, 2022 6pm-8pm - Memorial Union 228 Cochise

• Step 2 – Apply on HR Website by December 9, 2022.

• Step 3 – Submit the Student Staff Preference Form by December 9, 2022

• Step 4 – Participate in Interview(s) in January for candidates who qualify. Offers will then be made by early March.

Students should apply for a student leader position on their respective campuses and use the above Preference Form to indicate their interest in the many communities offered within University Housing - including Residential Colleges, the Barrett Residential College, the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA), Upper Division Communities, and more.

CA Position Summary

The CA position is often referred to as one of the most challenging and rewarding leadership roles an undergraduate can pursue. As a CA, you work directly with first-year or upper-class students to not only ensure a safe and responsible environment, but also to intentionally forge connections that build an engaging residential college or upper-division housing experience. The CA is a leader within the community and as such is expected to actively build relationships with other students, serving as a mentor, resource referral, and role-model to others. All CA’s are required to live in the residence halls during the duration of their position.

University Housing believes our CA’s are the most important members of our team. This is the flagship student paraprofessional position on our team. Their role is critical in providing services and support to students in our residence halls and representing both the needs of students and university administration.

Skills/Experience Required

• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.75 (3.0 for Barrett Honors College and for graduate student CAs)

• Applicants must be at sophomore status or above, enrolled full-time in classes at ASU by the start of the appointment period. (July ‘23)

• Contract positions are late July – mid May

• Including some weekdays, weekends, break periods, and University approved holidays or closures

• Applicants must also be in good standing with University Housing and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and previous extracurricular involvement either in high school or with other organizations on campus.

• Ability to connect with and relate to a diverse population of students

• A minimum of 20 hours of free time to dedicate to this position each week.

• This position is classified with ASU Human Resources as a 20-hours per week position. Students in this role may only work an additional 5 hours in another position on campus outside of Educational Outreach & Student Services.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to build inclusive relationships with other students and student leaders.

Employment Locations

• Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe, West

Compensation

• Yearly stipend of $900 for 1st year CAs, $1100 for returning CAs

• Partial Meal Plan when classes are in session

• Room Credit for a Residence Hall Space 

• The value of credited room and meal plan are reported to Financial Aid

Fusion Catalyst Summary

The Fusion Catalyst position is a community leadership role in Fusion on First at the Downtown Phoenix Campus and is expected to actively build relationships with residents, serve as a mentor, resource referral, and a role model to others.  The Fusion Catalyst position is designed for student staff members who want a greater leadership challenge and who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.  All Fusion Catalysts are required to live in the residence halls during the duration of their position.

University Housing believes our Fusion Catalyst are the most important members of our team at Fusion on First. Their role is critical in providing services and support to students in our residence halls and representing both the needs of students and university administration.

Skills/Experience Required

• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 3.0

• Applicants must be at sophomore status or above, enrolled full-time in classes at ASU by the start of the appointment period. (July ‘23)

• Contract positions are late July – mid May

• Including some weekdays, weekends, break periods, and University approved holidays or closures

• Applicants must also be in good standing with University Housing and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and previous extracurricular involvement either in high school or with other organizations on campus.

• Ability to connect with and relate to a diverse population of students

• A minimum of 20 hours of free time to dedicate to this position each week.

• This position is classified with ASU Human Resources as a 20-hours per week position. Students in this role may only work an additional 5 hours in another position on campus outside of Educational Outreach & Student Services.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to build inclusive relationships with other students and student leaders.

Employment Locations

• Downtown Phoenix

Compensation

• Yearly stipend of $1,120

• Partial Meal Plan when classes are in session

• Room Credit for a Residence Hall Space

• The value of credited room and meal plan are reported to Financial Aid

GLVA Position Summary

The Greek Leadership Village Assistant role was created to provide additional support to fraternity and sorority residents in the 27 chapter facilities in the Greek Leadership Village and the Greek Community Center.  This live-on, 20-hour per week position works directly with upper-class fraternity and sorority residential students to not only ensure a safe and responsible environment, but also intentionally forge connections that build an engaging residential experience. The Fraternity and Sorority Village Assistant is a community leader, and as such is expected to actively build relationships with other fraternity and sorority students, serve as a mentor, resource referral, and role model to others.

Within Fraternity and Sorority Life, we believe our GLVA’s are the most important members of our team. Their role is critical in providing services and support to students in our community and in fairly representing both the needs of the students and the university administration. 

Skills/Experience Required

• Applicants must be a member of a fraternity/sorority residing in the Greek Leadership Village.

• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.75

• Applicants must be at sophomore status or above, enrolled full-time in classes at ASU by the start of the appointment period. (July ‘20)

• Contract positions are late July – mid May.

• Including some weekdays, weekends, break periods, and University approved holidays or closures

• Applicants must also be in good standing with individual fraternity/sorority and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and previous extracurricular involvement either in high school or with other organizations on campus.

• Ability to connect with and relate to a diverse population of students

• A minimum of 20 hours of free time to dedicate to this position each week.

• This position is classified with ASU Human Resources as a 20-hours per week position. Students in this role may only work an additional 5 hours in another position on campus outside of Educational Outreach & Student Services.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to build inclusive relationships with other students and student leaders.

• Applicants serving as a President or House Manager of their Chapter facility are ineligible to serve as a GLVA during their same term.

Employment Locations

• Tempe

Compensation

• The compensation package includes a stipend equivalent to the cost of the room credit and meal plan.