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Student Employment with Residential Operations

Residential Operations, a unit within University Housing, offers a variety of employment opportunities for students studying at the University of Oregon. Please read this entire website so you fully understand each position before you apply. You can apply for these positions using the links at the bottom of this webpage.

If you would like more information about the Promotions & Recruitment Positions University Housing has open, please visit the Handshake Posting for each position to view the full position descriptions or see the overviews below.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Academic Year.

Position Overview

While the positions in University Housing are similar, there are some clear differences in their operation that we would like to highlight.

Student Housing Service Center Assistant

Housing Service Center Assistants work at the Housing Service Centers located in Barnhart Hall, Global Scholars Hall, and the New Residence Hall. Their primary focus is serving students who are currently living on campus. The operating hours for the Housing Service Centers are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.

We also staff the Spencer View Service Center for Family Housing and University Apartments. This Service Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

View the Student Housing Service Center Assistant Position Description Here.

Student Housing Events and Resource Office (HERO) Assistant

The HERO Office Assistant position serves residential students and Housing staff who use The HERO’s space in Justice Bean Hall (located in the west courtyard). This position provides customer service to The HERO’s visitors, maintains The HERO’s space and resources, and creates a wide range of creative craft projects for Housing events. The operating hours for The HERO are Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, noon to 9:00 p.m.; and Friday, noon to 7:00 p.m..

View Position Description for the Student Housing Events and Resource Office Assistant

Student Housing Front Desk Assistant

The Front Desk Student Office Assistant role works at the University Housing main office in Justice Bean Hall. They focus primarily on working with students not yet admitted to the University, their families and students or customers that walk into the main housing office. These student staff also assist with some University Housing Outreach events where possible. The operating hours for the Main Housing Office are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View Position Description for the Student Housing Front Desk Assistant

Student Recruitment Assistant, Social Media

The Student Recruitment Assistant, Social Media position supports University Housing outreach, recruitment, and engagement efforts through the creation and promotion of digital content. This role focuses on assisting with the planning, production, and management of social media materials used to highlight University Housing programs, resources, and the on-campus living experience for prospective and current students. Student staff collaborate with University Housing units to ensure content is accurate, timely, and reflective of departmental priorities, while staying informed about housing processes, policies, and key deadlines. The position is based in the Promotions and Recruitment office within the Justice Bean Hall Complex, with work occurring primarily during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility for outreach needs and special projects.

View Position Description for the Student Recruitment Assistant, Social Media

Student Recruitment Assistant, Photo

The Student Recruitment Assistant, Photo position supports University Housing outreach and recruitment efforts through the planning and production of high-quality photography used across websites, social media platforms, and other digital and print materials. This role focuses on capturing images that highlight residence halls, dining spaces, programs, staff, and the overall on-campus living experience, including support for 360-degree room tours and other promotional assets. Student staff assist with reviewing, organizing, and maintaining photo content to ensure visuals remain accurate, current, and aligned with University Housing branding and messaging, while staying informed about housing policies, processes, and key dates that may affect promotional materials. The position is based in the Promotions and Recruitment office within the Justice Bean Hall Complex, with work primarily scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings or weekends as needed for outreach events and special projects.

View Position Description for the Student Recruitment Assistant, Photo

Student Recruitment Assistant, Design

The Student Recruitment Assistant, Design position supports University Housing outreach, recruitment, and communication efforts through the creation of print and digital design materials. This role focuses on developing visual assets such as flyers, posters, brochures, dining menus, promotional handouts, and digital graphics used across websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and digital displays. Student staff collaborate with units across University Housing to translate departmental priorities into clear, engaging, and accessible designs while ensuring all materials follow University Housing and University Communications branding and accessibility standards. The position is based in the Promotions and Recruitment office within the Justice Bean Hall Complex, with work primarily scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings or weekends as needed to support outreach activities and key communication periods.

View Position Description for the Student Recruitment Assistant, Design

Application Instructions

If you are interested in applying for one or more of the roles above, you will fill out a single application and indicate which positions you are interested in.

The written application will be linked in each Handshake Application for each position, but only needs to be completed once.

In order to apply for the position, you will need to respond to three (3) written questions. We encourage you to prepare these in advance in a word document, and then copy and paste your answers into the application. We will be assessing your experience and the direct steps you took in these situations to determine whether or not to offer you an interview. While AI may be helpful in determining how to respond to the questions, we find that high scoring responses tend to be drawn from personal experience, not AI generated.

Application Questions

You will need to respond to three (3) application questions. These questions will be reviewed in order to determine whether or not we offer you an interview, so make sure you completely answer the question and best demonstrate your abilities as a candidate. The questions are:

  1. What interests you in working with Residential Operations within University Housing, and how do your strengths, experiences, or goals align with the responsibilities of these position(s)?
  2. These roles require professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment. What strategies do you use to manage multiple tasks, maintain accuracy, and communicate effectively?
  3. University Housing emphasizes inclusivity and cultural competence. What does that mean to you in a workplace setting?

Each question is limited to 500 characters so please be thorough but concise in your responses.

Questions

If you have any questions about the hiring process, you may contact Amanda Franklin, Assistant Director of Residence Life for Resident Services via email at amandafr@uoregon.edu.