Discover Student Employment Opportunities with the Residential Life Student Staff at Pontchartrain Halls, University of New Orleans! Join our dedicated team of Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, and Office Assistants who play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant and supportive community within our residence halls.
Learn more about how you can contribute to enhancing the on-campus living experience, gaining valuable skills and creating lasting memories.
A Resident Assistant, or RA, is a peer leader who helps turn your residence hall into a place where people feel connected, supported, and at home. RAs live in the community alongside residents, build relationships, host engaging events, and serve as a go to resource when questions come up or support is needed. They play a key role in shaping the culture of the hall and helping residents navigate campus life.
RAs are supported by a professional Residential Life team, including a Hall Director and Assistant Hall Director, who provide guidance, oversight, and additional support for the community. Together, this team works to maintain a safe, welcoming environment, respond to concerns, coordinate building operations, and ensure residents have what they need to thrive.
🗓️ Application Timeline
Applications open Tuesday, February 10 and close February 24
📍 Info Sessions
• February 12 at 12:30 PM, in person
• February 23 at 7:30 PM, virtual
🔗 Let us know you're coming to an Info Session, RSVP HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/2GidmQECnj
Applications are due Feb 24 at 11:59 PM CT - Click Here to Apply
Resident Assistants may choose to work supplemental desk shifts beyond the 4 required RA Desk Hours. Supplemental hours are paid using the Desk Assistant compensation schedule.
Note: Pay increases are not guaranteed. A raise is considered only after all criteria below are met:
If an RA is expected to work additional shifts in another department, authorization from the relevant department(s) and designated University officials is required. The RA must also remain within the 20-hour work limit for domestic and international students.
To be hired for additional work, students must meet the conditions below:
Attendance at all required training sessions is mandatory, with no exceptions.
The expectations outlined below provide a general overview of the Resident Assistant role. Additional responsibilities and position specific expectations will be communicated in detail during required training sessions and reinforced throughout the academic year. Each RA will receive ongoing guidance to ensure a clear understanding of their responsibilities within the Office of Residential Life at the University of New Orleans.
Additional responsibilities and expectations will be communicated during training and reinforced throughout the year.
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 10 through Mon, Feb 24, 2026 | Application Period | Submit your application with all required materials by the deadline. |
| Thu, Feb 12, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Info Session 1 (In Person) | Earl K. Long Pride Room (1st floor, across from Starbucks). Register here. |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Info Session 2 (In Person + Virtual Option) | North Hall 4th Floor Lounge (virtual option available) Virtual pre-registration: Register here |
| Mon, Mar 2 and Tue, Mar 3, 2026 | Group Interviews | Invitation only after application review. Interviews typically last 60 to 75 minutes. |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Individual Interviews | Invitation only after group interviews. Candidates will select a 30 to 45 minute time slot later in the process. |
| On or around Fri, Apr 6, 2026 | Offers Extended | Placement decisions (offer, alternate, or non-selection) will be sent by email. |
OAs are part-time student workers supporting the professional residential life team with administrative tasks during business hours (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). They play a crucial role in maintaining organized and confidential student records, as well as providing assistance to our residents and potential customers in various capacities.
New employees start at the entry level of the approved payroll schedule, with an hourly wage determined by hours worked.
Positions have an hour rate of $12.00, with a 0.25 cent raise every consecutive two semesters, with a positive performance evaluation.
To ensure continued eligibility for the position, individuals are required to work a minimum of 6 hours weekly, considered as "permanent" hours, allowing room for growth within the role.
Pontchartrain Hall offers around-the-clock front desks to support our residential students. Student desk assistants, employed by the Office of Residential Life, are stationed at these desks to deliver friendly and efficient customer service to both residents and guests of the halls.
New employees start at the entry level of the approved payroll schedule, with an hourly wage determined by hours worked.
Positions have an hour rate of $12.00, with a 0.25 cent raise every consecutive two semesters, with a positive performance evaluation.
To ensure continued eligibility for the position, individuals are required to work a minimum of 6 hours weekly, considered as "permanent" hours, allowing room for growth within the role.
If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Christopher Ndiritu, Associate Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct, at cndiritu@uno.edu!
