Become the Leader You Want to Be
Develop leaderships skills and leave your mark on FGCU through a variety of opportunities. Students working in residence hall positions are vital to the program and provide comprehensive services for our residents.
Student Leadership Opportunities
The Resident Housing Association (RHA) is the official voice of the residential student body living in North Lake Village, South Village and West Lake Village at FGCU. Members have an opportunity to develop social, networking, communication and leadership skills as well as attend and participate in events, conferences, and community service. RHA’s mission is to serve as the governing body that instills empowerment, responsibility and tradition in students living on campus. In addition to being the voice of the resident student body, RHA is just as well known for its social events.
Area Councils, a subdivision of RHA, provide opportunities for students to get involved in a variety of leadership positions within their residence hall. There are four executive board positions in each area and floor/wing delegates. All positions are elected at the beginning of the fall semester and are held for the entire academic year. Active participants in Area Councils are eligible to receive service-learning hours for their contributions.
The Residential Conduct Council (RCC) is a conduct hearing body run entirely by residential students. Council members typically meet twice a week and hear conduct cases, render decisions for students who violate university policies and levy sanctions as appropriate. All residential students are welcome to apply for the RCC within the first three weeks of classes in fall and spring.
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is a leadership based honorary comprised of exemplary residential students who value service and recognition. NRHH hosts programs and events such as It’s On Us, and Midnight Breakfast during finals. Applications for NRHH are accepted in Fall and Spring semesters.
Student Staff Positions
The Resident Assistant (RA) position is pivotal in creating a positive on-campus living experience and plays a key role in Housing & Residence Life. As an RA, you will build community, foster relationships, and help residents connect with each other and the FGCU community through one-on-one conversations and large-scale events. Utilizing our Residential Curriculum you will design engaging programs that foster developmental experiences for our Residents in the areas of Self Awareness, Community Engagement, Sustainability, and Equity. The RA role offers the chance to develop your leadership, gain valuable mentorship experience, and acquire skills that are useful for future careers. By becoming an RA, you will immerse yourself in campus life and make a meaningful impact on others!
Qualifications
RA candidates must have a cumulative and semester 2.50 GPA and be in good conduct standing with FGCU. Experience living on campus is a plus but is not a requirement for applying for an RA position.
RAs must be able to commit to the full academic year (fall and spring semesters).
Must have been an FGCU student for at least one semester before beginning the position.
Compensation
RAs receive housing at no cost. RAs are compensated via stipend and can work additional hours than the expected amount at the front desk for additional compensation which is paid an hourly wage. The stipend amount is determined by years of service.
Selection Timeline
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year opened on November 8th via Workday (tinyurl.com/2024RAapp).
Still Have Questions?
Email Housing at zwerninck@fgcu.edu
The Desk Assistant (DA) position is an hourly student OPS role that plays an important part in maintaining the safety, security, and efficiency of our residential areas. DAs work at the reception desks located in North Lake Village, South Village, and West Lake Village. They are primarily responsible for providing excellent customer service and assistance to residents, prospective students, parents, and other guests. Additionally, DAs manage keys, packages, and mail, contributing to the safety and security of the areas they serve. DAs are directly supervised by the area Housing Specialist.
Applications are reviewed during the spring semester and those interested can apply via Workday.
The Maintenance Assistant (MA) position is a part-time live-in Summer position responsible for assisting the Office of Housing and Residence Life in a wide variety of maintenance and construction trades.
Applications open during the spring semester.
