Employment Opportunities
The Office of Residence Life at McKendree University has a variety of rewarding employment opportunities for students and professionals.
Student Employment
Make a great college experience even better by joining our staff! Students who work for our department have the opportunity to develop professional and life skills, meet new people, get involved, and gain valuable experience.
Click the links below to view the various position descriptions. After reviewing the positions, please click the following link to apply for a position.
Residence Life Student Employment Application
Residence Life Student Staff Member (SSM) Positions
Para-professional positions who help maintain a positive and safe community for the residents within McKendree University housing. Compensation is a full housing scholarship and modest stipend.
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- We accept applications on a rolling basis. Next hiring cycle will begin in Spring 2026.
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- We accept applications on a rolling basis. Next hiring cycle will begin in Spring 2026.
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Senior Resident Assistant (SRA)
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- This position is only open to individuals with previous experience as a student staff member.
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2024-2025 Required Dates - These dates apply to all SSM positions listed above.
Residence Life Routine-based Positions
Routine-based positions who help maintain a clean and organized community for the residents within McKendree University housing. Compensation is either a partial housing scholarship OR work study stipend.
Custodial Assistant Position Description
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- We accept applications on a rolling basis. However, to be considered for the current hiring cycle, please submit your application by April 24, 2025.
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Maintenance Assistant Position Description
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- We accept applications on a rolling basis. However, to be considered for the current hiring cycle, please submit your application by April 24, 2025.
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Furniture Mover Position Description
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- Email reslife@mckendree.edu if you are interested.
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Mail Clerk Position Description
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- We are no longer accepting interest at this time.
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Office Worker Position Description
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- We are no longer accepting interest at this time.
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If you have questions concerning student employment for the Office of Residence Life, please contact reslife@mckendree.edu.
Professional Employment
In the Office of Residence Life we are committed to recruiting and selecting staff members of the highest quality who are passionate about creating inclusive environments focused on student learning, growth, and development.
To see current openings at McKendree University, please visit the University's Employment page.
Learn more about our department and our campus from the RD/AC perspective in our Candidate Booklet.
Residence Life Staff Employment Policies of Interest
Employee Handbook - Additional information about employment at McKendree University
If you have questions regarding professional employment for the Office of Residence Life, please contact reslife@mckendree.edu.
