The University of Toledo

Student Employment

The Office of Residence Life at The University of Toledo provides outstanding opportunities for student leaders.  We are actively recruiting high-energy, enthusiastic individuals to work in one of our many student roles.  Please review position descriptions and terms and conditions for each job below:

Summer Recon - Summer Recon Crews perform a variety of summer tasks. Traditionally these tasks include getting the buildings ready for fall opening. Work that can be expected on a typical day will include, but is not limited to, the moving of furniture, set up of rooms/suites, inventory, key tests, and other building projects.

The Summer Recon search is now closed. If you have questions please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941.

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Summer Housing Assistant - The Summer Housing Assistant (SHA) is a member of The University of Toledo Office of Residence Life Summer Staff, directly responsible to the Summer Operations Professional Staff.  The SHA is considered an integral part of the University’s effort to provide a quality experience for summer school students and summer conference guests.  In all activity, the SHA recognizes that service to students, summer guests, and prospective students is a top priority.

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Summer Housing Assistant - The Summer Housing Assistant search is now closed. If you have questions please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941.

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Resident Adviser - The Resident Adviser (RA) is a member of The University of Toledo Office of Residence Life staff directly responsible to the Hall Director of his/her assigned building. The RA is an integral part of The University’s effort to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. In all activities, the RA recognizes that service to students is a top priority. 

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Resident Adviser Application  – The Office of Residence Life is now accepting applications. If you have questions please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941.

Resident Adviser Reference Form – One of the two required references must be completed by a Residence Life representative (if candidate lives on campus).  Otherwise references from a former employer‚ current supervisor or adviser will be accepted.  References from family members and friends will not be accepted. 

Often times Resident Advisers choose to work at the front desk of their building as desk workers.  Though the job aligns with some of the duties of a Resident Adviser please scroll to the “Desk Staff Member” position and review the job description and terms and conditions as they vary from that of a Resident Adviser position.

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House Manager - The House Manager (HM) is an integral part of the University of Toledo’s efforts to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. HMs are live-in members of the Office of Residence Life, supervised by the Community Director of his/her assigned building, appointed to serve residents as educators, mentors and guides. Effective HMs are team players who demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills while striving to maintain a healthy living environment in the chapter house.

The House Manager position is filled through a collaborative effort between the Office of Residence Life and the individual chapters with housing on campus. Interested candidates should speak to their chapter leaders for more information.

Job Description and Terms and Conditions

House Manager Application – The House Manager search is now closed. If you have questions please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941.

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Desk Worker - Desk Staff members are part-time members of The University of Toledo Office of Residence Life staff directly responsible to the Graduate Assistant Hall Director of his/her assigned building.  Desk Staff Members are responsible for operating the functions of the information desk in the residence hall and are considered an integral part of The University’s effort to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for residents living in the residence facilities on campus.  It is expected that they will abide by all University and residence hall policies.  In all activities, they recognize that service to students is a top priority. Desk Staff members must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Toledo.

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Desk Worker Application – The Office of Residence Life is now accepting applications for desk workers. If you have questions please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941.

Desk Worker Reference Form – One of the two required references must be completed by either former employer‚ current supervisor or adviser.  References from family members and friends will not be accepted. 

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Graduate Assistantships - Terms and Conditions

Administrative Graduate Assistants are live-out positions with responsibility for a specific area or initiative within the residence life department.  The graduate assistant is an academic year appointment and a 20 hour a week commitment, with full enrollment in a degree granting academic program a requirement.  All Residence Life graduate assistants must recognize the value of and work toward the establishment of community.  The expectation is that this is accomplished through interactions with students and staff both inside and outside of the office environment. 

Job Description

Graduate Assistant Hall Directors are live-in administrative positions with responsibility primarily for desk staff supervision and co-advisement of the hall government. The graduate assistant is an academic year appointment and a 20 hour a week commitment, with full enrollment in a degree granting academic program a requirement.  All Residence Life graduate assistants must recognize the value of and work toward the establishment of community.  The expectation is that this is accomplished through interactions with students and staff both inside and outside of the office environment.

Job Description

We are collecting resumes at this time. Interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter to alana.malik@utoledo.edu. Candidates affiliated with the higher education, counseling, or other related majors are strongly preferred. Experience working in Residence Life is also strongly preferred. If you have questions please contact the Office of Residence Life at 419.530.2941.