Student Employment
Build your legacy as a Student Leader in University Housing
Becoming a student leader is a great opportunity 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, join us for an information session, learn about the selection process, 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 a Community Assistant/Fusion Catalyst. If you are unable to attend an info session on your campus, you can attend one on the other campuses.
Step 2
Apply on Workday by 3pm Arizona time December 1, 2025. Applications for the Community Assistant/Fusion Catalyst positions open on November 1, 2025. Positions within University Housing for students are found on the ASU Student Employment Page.
- Community Assistant Job Requisition ID
Downtown Campus: TBD
- Polytechnic Campus: TBD
- Tempe Campus: TBD
- West Valley Campus: TBD
- Fusion Catalyst Job Requisition ID
- Downtown Campus: TBD
Step 3
Submit the Student Staff Preference Form by 11:59 p.m. Arizona time December 1, 2025. Students should apply for a student leader position on their respective campus and use the preference form to indicate their interest in the communities offered within University Housing. See employment locations for more information.
Step 4
Candidates who qualify will be interviewed in February. Offers will then be made throughout March.
Info session dates and locations
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in the San Carlos Room in the Student Center at the Post
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the San Carlos Room in the Student Center at the Post
- Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fusion Flex Space
- Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the DPC Multicultural Communities of Excellence (MCOE) space
*Polytechnic Campus Information Session details coming soon
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in PSH 153 (Bateman Physical Sciences Center H)
- Monday, November 10th, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00 p.m. in PSH 152 (Bateman Physical Sciences Center H)
Monday, November 17th, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00 p.m. in PSH 152 (Bateman Physical Sciences Center H)
*West Valley Campus Information Session details coming soon
For any questions, please contact Alexis Dilg at [email protected], Jolie Strickland at [email protected], and/or Lilianne Hernandez at [email protected].
Community Assistant
Often referred to as one of the most challenging and rewarding leadership roles an undergraduate can pursue, the Community Assistant will work directly with our first-year and continuing Sun Devils. As a CA you will serve as a mentor, ensure a safe and respectful environment, forge intentional and life-long connections, and build an engaging residential experience.
*All CA’s are required to live in the residence halls during the duration of their position.
Gordon Commons
- Barrett, the Honors College
- College of Health Solutions
- College of Integrative Sciences & Arts (CISA)
- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- College of Public Service and Community Solutions
- Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Watts College of Public Services and Community Solutions
- Continuing Student Housing
Century, Lantana, North Desert Village, Palo Blanco, West Desert Village
- Barrett, the Honors College
- College of Integrative Sciences & Arts (CISA)
- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
- Shared Housing
- Rob Walton College of Global Futures
- W. P. Carey School of Business
- Continuing Student Housing
- Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.75 (3.0 for Barrett communities and for graduate students).
- Applicants must be at sophomore status or above, enrolled full-time in classes at ASU by the start of the appointment period (August 2026).
- Contract positions are early August – 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.
922 Place, Adelphi Commons, Barrett Residential Complex, Center Complex, Hassayampa Academic Village, Manzanita, McClintock, Palo Verde East, Palo Verde West, San Pablo, Sonora Center, Tempe’s Newest Residence Hall, Tooker House, University Towers, Villas at Vista, Vista del Sol
- Barrett, the Honors College
- College of Health Solutions
- College of Integrative Sciences & Arts (CISA)
- Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
- Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
- Rob Walton College of Global Futures
- The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (The College)
- W. P. Carey School of Business
- Continuing Student Housing
Casa de Oro, Casa del Valle, Las Casas
- Barrett, the Honors College
- College of Health Solutions
- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- W. P. Carey School of Business
- Continuing Student Housing
- Yearly stipend of $920 for first-year 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
As a Fusion Catalyst at the Downtown Phoenix campus, you are expected to actively build relationships with student residents, ensure a safe and welcoming environment, serve as a mentor and provide students with the resources needed for their success at ASU. This position is designed for student staff members who are looking for a greater leadership role and who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Fusion on First
- Barrett, the Honors College
- College of Health Solutions
- College of Integrative Sciences & Arts (CISA)
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Watts College of Public Services and Community Solutions
- Continuing Student Housing
- 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. (August 2025)
- Contract positions are early August – 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.
- Yearly stipend of $1120
- 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