Employment Opportunities

Position Descriptions & Hiring Timeline

Residence Life employs over 200 trained and talented professional and student staff members who display our fervent devotion to the Tribe by working to make the on-campus living experience safe, secure and comfortable.

Together, we strive to create an atmosphere that encourages and nurtures friendships and belonging and allows residents to learn, develop, explore and find their place in the William & Mary community. Learn more about current openings and how you may join us.

For questions regarding Residence Life student employment, please email [[staffselection]].

Position Descriptions

Select a position description for full details and to learn how to apply.

Community Advocate (CA)
Staff Type: Residence Life
Status: Available, 2024-2025 Academic Year

Community Consultant
Staff Type: Residence Life
Status: Available, 2024-2025 Academic Year

Community Coordinator
Staff Type: Hall
Status: FILLED

Community Director (CD)
Staff Type: Hall
Status: Available, 2024-2025 Academic Year

Facilities Assistant (FA)
Staff Type: Residence Life
Status: Available, Summer 2024

Housing Assistant (HA)
Staff Type: Residence Life
Status: Available, 2024-2025 Academic Year

Resident Assistant (RA)
Staff Type: Hall
Status: FILLED

Student Staff Hiring Timeline

The following contains key information and the order of events for each type of Residence Life staff position. For upcoming deadlines and important dates, please visit the Employment Dates page.

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Community Coordinator

October 23 - November 14
- Information Meetings: a professional Residence Life staff member will overview the process, share their experiences, and respond to questions about the positions.
- If you cannot attend an information session and have questions about the process, please e-mail [[staffselection]]. Info session attendance will contribute positively toward your overall application.
November 1 - January 5 (11:59pm)
- Online application available
January 5 (11:59pm)
- Applications for Community Coordinator are due. Late applications will not be accepted.

Community Director (CD)

Please email [[ehill01]] to express your interest in the position. After May 1, 2024 our office will be able to consider applicants outside of the W&M School of Education.

Resident Assistant (RA)

October 23 - November 14
- Information Meetings: a professional Residence Life staff member will overview the process, share their experiences, and respond to questions about the positions.
- If you cannot attend an information session and have questions about the process, please e-mail [[staffselection]]. Info session attendance will contribute positively toward your overall application.
November 1 - January 5 (11:59pm)
- Online application available
December 5 (11:59pm)
- Returning RA applications due. Late applications will not be accepted.
January 5 (11:59pm)
- Applications for new RAs are due. Late applications will not be accepted.
February 7
- All applicants will receive notification of their hiring status.
February 9
- Employment offers must be accepted or declined, and all electronic paperwork must be turned in.
April 14 (2pm - 4pm)
- RA orientation

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Community Advocate (CA)

February 23
- Online application available
March 17 (11:59pm)
- Community Advocate applications are due.
April 10 & 11
- Housing Assistant interviews
April 16
- Community Advocate applicants will receive notification of their hiring status.

Community Consultant

February 23
- Online application available
March 17 (11:59pm)
- Community Consultants Applications are due.
April 10 & 11
- Community Consultants interviews
April 16
- Community Consultants applicants will receive notification of their hiring status.

Facilities Assistant (FA)

Applications will open in August 2024.

Housing Assistant (HA)

February 23
- Online application available
March 17 (11:59pm)
- Housing Assistant applications are due.
March 18 - 22
- Housing Assistant interviews
March 26
- Housing Assistant applicants will receive notification of their hiring status.

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Community Advocate (CA)

Application opened to current staff only.

Community Consultant

Application opened to current staff only.

Community Coordinator

Application opened to current staff only.

Facilities Assistant (FA)

April 1, 2024
- Online application available
April 22 (11:59pm)
- Application closes
April 23 - May 6
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Update on status/offers extended for applicants. Your information on file will be accessed if you have interviewed with Residence Life in the last 6 months.
May 6, 2024
- Candidate status is updated through the portal.

Resident Assistant (RA)

Application opened to current staff only.

Employment Opportunities

Position Descriptions

Student Staff Hiring Timeline

Hall Staff (Fall & Spring)

Residence Life Staff (Fall & Spring)

Hall & Residence Life Staff (Summer)