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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Community Director (CD) is responsible for establishing and sustaining positive residential communities that embolden the motto and mission of Pro Humanitate through practices of experiential learning, community service, and student behavior management. The Community Director is an educator who works to develop and coordinate residential communities of approximately 400 – 600 undergraduate students. The CD works to expand and heighten the intellectual climate and culture of Wake Forest through co-curricular initiatives, mentorship, faculty engagement, curriculum implementation, and the management of a comprehensive residence life and housing program that serves 4000+ on-campus students. As a live-in staff member, the CD is a full-time, twelve-month position that reports directly to an Assistant Director of Residence Life and supervises 15 to 26 Resident Advisers. Due to CDs being the primary professional staff members available in the residence halls for student contact, some evening and weekend time working with students is required.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Resident Advisers (RAs) are student leaders who live in Wake Forest housing and support student development, safety, and engagement within the residence halls. This paraprofessional position averages 25 hours per week and requires strong administrative, interpersonal, and crisis-management skills. RAs serve as mentors and role models, support inclusive communities, enforce University policy, and respond to emergencies. This position offers significant leadership development and transferable professional skills.
Resident Advisers (RA) are paraprofessionals and student leaders who live and work in the residential spaces. The time commitment for the RA position is, on average, 25 hours a week. RAs are assigned to traditional residence halls, suite-style complexes, or apartment buildings, depending on the needs for Interim and Summer housing sessions. Each RA resides on a floor or in an area with a group of 10 to 65 residents. The RA position places a high value on relationships and integrity. It requires flexibility, commitment, resilience, and strong administrative skills. Through this role, the Resident Adviser will develop personal leadership skills, create purposeful connections with residents and colleagues, and gain transferable skills that will benefit future career aspirations.
The Summer 2025 Application has closed. Please check back Spring 2026.
The number and availability of these positions will vary each year. Additional questions can be sent to Kayla Harvey – Assistant Director of Staff Selection, Recruitment, and Leadership – at .
Position Summary: The Marketing Intern will assist the Assistant Director of Operations in capturing content at department programs and special events. This position requires effective communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a professional demeanor when representing Residence Life and Housing. Video and photo editing skills are preferred, but not required. Staff members may use their own equipment, but it is not required.
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule up to 4 hours per week. Must be available some evenings to attend programs and special events.
Work Location: Position duties and responsibilities are performed on-site and in person within Wake Forest’s residential communities.
Compensation: $11.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
To qualify for the position, an individual must be enrolled at Wake Forest University as an undergraduate student and meet the following eligibility requirements and qualifications:
- Academic Standing: Must have a GPA at or above the required minimum as outlined by the Office of Academic Advising’s Probation and Suspension policy.
- University Disciplinary Charges or Sanctions: Students must be in good standing with the University at the time of application and acceptance of the position and throughout their tenure in the position, including no pending or currently in effect disciplinary sanctions.
- Terms and Conditions of Employment: Read, understand, and agree to the position’s terms and conditions of employment before beginning employment.
- Due to the nature of this position, possible lifting and physical activity may sometimes be required.
This position is filled at this time.
Residence Life and Housing offers several different assistantships in our office for Wake Forest graduate students. Each position carries a different set of responsibilities, experiences and benefits.