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Student Positions:
Resident Assistant (RA)
Resident Assistants (RA) are undergraduate students who have been selected on the basis of their ability to communicate, willingness to accept responsibility, enthusiasm to help others, and familiarity with the University. In University housing, the RAs work to establish and maintain a living environment conducive to a successful educational experience as well as being a resource to students. Reporting to the Hall Director, they are responsible for building relationships, upholding the rules and regulations of TCU, disseminating necessary information, attending to the personal safety of the residents, and helping maintain and protect University property. RAs attend training programs and workshops throughout the year in order to facilitate their own growth and development and to offer better service to residents. If you have any questions, please email housing@tcu.edu.
Job Descriptions & Selection Information:
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Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Resident Assistant (RA):
2025-2026 HRL Resident Assistant (RA) Job Description
2025-2026 New Resident Assistant (NRA) Process Timeline & Checklist
2025-2026 HRL Returning Resident Assistant (RRA) Process Timeline & Checklist
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Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) Resident Assistant (RA):
2025-2026 FSL Resident Assistant (RA) Job Description
2025-2026 FSL New Resident Assistant (NRA) Process Timeline & Checklist
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Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Lead Resident Assistant (LRA):
2025-2026 HRL Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) Job Description
2025-2026 HRL Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) Process Timeline & Checklist
Community Assistant (CA) & Community Manager (CM)
Community Assistants (CAs) are student staff who help create a welcoming and connected residential community. They support front desk operations, assist with community events, and serve as a resource to fellow residents. Work-study eligible students are encouraged to apply.
Job Descriptions & Selection Information:
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Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Community Assistant (CA):
2025-2026 HRL Community Assistant (CA) Job Description
2025-2026 HRL Community Assistant (CA) Process Timeline Checklist
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Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Community Manager (CM):
2025-2026 HRL Community Manager (CM) Job Description
2025-2026 HRL Community Manager (CM) Process Timeline & Checklist
Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Impact Advocate (IA)
Impact Advocates create a supportive, connected residential community where residents feel a strong sense of belonging. As dedicated resources, they provide guidance and support to students navigating on-campus living while advancing the missions of Housing and Residence Life and the Center for Connection Culture. Advocates collaborate with student staff to uphold community expectations and foster a cohesive, welcoming environment where all residents feel valued and supported.
Job Description & Selection Information:
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Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Impact Advocate (IA) & LEAD Impact Advocate (LIA):
2025-2026 HRL Impact Advocate (IA) Job Description
2025-2026 HRL LEAD Impact Advocate (LIA) Job Description
2025-2026 HRL Impact Advocate (IA) Timeline Checklist
Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Ambassador
The TCU Housing and Residence Life Ambassador program offers a student leadership experience for undergraduate students seeking to make a positive impact on their fellow students, campus stakeholders, and guests. Ambassadors serve as a resource focused on people, experiences, and processes. Ambassadors are able to engage with different populations in person through the Central Office and department programs, as well as through a variety of virtual opportunities.
Job Description & Selection Information:
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Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Ambassador & LEAD Ambassador:
2025-2026 HRL Ambassador Job Description
2025-2026 HRL LEAD Ambassador Job Description
2025-2026 HRL Ambassador Timeline Checklist
Professional Staff:
Hall Director (HD)
Hall Directors are full-time, Masters-level professionals that live and work within the residence halls. This position carries the responsibility of providing a comprehensive residence life program for their residents. One of their primary responsibilities is to build relationships with their residents and RA staff to create an exceptional residential experience.
Please visit our Professional Staff Recruitment page for more information about how you can join our Hall Director team!
Leadership Team (LT)
The Leadership Team is comprised of our Director, Associate Directors, Assistant Directors, and Area Coordinators. This team provides supervision and guidance for the Hall Director team and Central Office Staff. They manage major projects, lead our facilities, manage efforts and are an integral part of our department. The Leadership Team focuses on building relationships not only with their staff but with campus and community partners.