"Summer Housing & Residence Life Graduate Intern"

Summer Housing & Residence Life Graduate Intern

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Summer Housing & Residence Life Intern

Position Type: Seasonal or Temporary

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R000 - University Housing

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 29 or less

Additional Schedule Details: Some nights and weekends required for events.

Contact Person: Jasmine Nettles

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Hiring Timeline:
Interviews for all graduate positions available with Housing & Residence Life will take place during the week of February 2-6, 2026. All eligible candidates will be contacted via email.

Position Summary:
The Summer Housing & Residence Life Intern will have the opportunity to assist with managing Housing and Residence Life duties. This includes but is not limited to Housing Operations, Camps & Conferences, and Orientation. The Summer Housing & Residence Life Intern will be able to serve as a member on no more than 2 Residence Life committees. The Summer Housing & Residence Life Intern will report directly to a Residence Hall Coordinator and/or Associate Director for Residence Life. Click here to view additional information about this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Unconditional acceptance into a graduate degree program at Eastern Kentucky University
• Enroll in at least nine (9) credit hours per semester in a graduate degree program
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in coursework leading toward the completion of graduate degree
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Skills in multi-tasking and the availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Possess excellent administrative skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate coursework in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration or related program.
• Experience living in university housing such as residence halls or student apartments.
• Experience working in university housing such as residence halls or student apartments.
• Involvement with student activities or organizations.

Job Duties:

• Work within an assigned focus area within Housing and Residence Life to provide support and development. - (Essential)
• Perform and support other areas of Housing and Residence Life as assigned. - (Essential)
• Attend various trainings and meetings as needed. - (Essential)

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Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions/Internship Expectations:
The Summer Housing & Residence Life Intern is expected to work approximately 29 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will be arranged with a Residence Hall Coordinator and/or Associate Director for Residence Life. The Summer Housing & Residence Life Intern should expect to have periods in which required workloads and hours vary including the need to work some nights and weekends.

While the beginning and end dates of the internship are flexible, our preferred start date is May 10, 2026, with an end date of August 22, 2026.

EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/summer-housing-residence-life-graduate-intern-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states