2025-2026 Student Staff Selection
Learn more about our student staff position opportunities:
Assistant Resident Director, Resident Advisor and Program Advisor (PACE/PAA/PARE/PADEI).
Residential Education!
What is Residential Education?
Residential Education, formerly known as Residential Life, at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is committed to creating a secure, welcoming environment where everyone fits in. Our aim is to offer an all-round experience that encourages not just academic learning, but also social, cultural, and personal development. We accomplish this by living true to our mission and hiring staff who believe in that commitment.
Thank you for considering a student staff position with UCR Residential Education. Explore through our website for information on the applications and job descriptions of the various positions, LLCs within our department, insight from current/previous student staff members, as well as various resources and answers for the selection process.
Thank you for being a part of R’Recruitment process for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. We are excited to connect with students across the university that are “Looking for Growth,” and aspiring to join our team. Our student staff are central to creating positive academic and social environments for our residents. There are various opportunities available, and we look forward to learning more about your interests and what you can bring to our team! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via email.
Joseph X. Briones Assistant Director, Recruitment & Development for Residential EducationAssistant Resident Director
ARDs work with professional staff to supervise/advise/manage departmental components. ARDs are considered Senior Student Staff, and there are several different types of ARDs: Residence Halls, Campus Apartments, Programming, Residential Experiences, Academics, Recruitment & Development, and Leadership.
Resident Advisor
RAs facilitate community development within a specific living area and collaborate to engage and create learning spaces for residents. RAs work in all communities where students live: Lothian, Pentland Hills, Dundee, Aberdeen-Inverness, Glen Mor, Bannockburn, Oban, Plaza, Falkirk, and Stonehaven.
Program Advisor
PAs work to create large scale and community focused programs to build community, create connections and learning opportunities for students in our residence halls and apartments. PAs are split into four teams: Community Engagement, Academics, Residential Experiences, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.