Res Ed Student Leader Selection

The Office of Residential Education & Housing is excited to welcome applicants for our Res Ed Student Leaders, both resident assistants and FSL house managers.

Serving as a Student Leader as part of the ResEd Team is a rewarding opportunity to gain leadership skills while also joining a team that will expand your network of support. The Office of Residential Education and Housing believes that our Student Leaders make a difference in the lives of our residential students and the Union College community. All students are encouraged to apply for the position.

We will have Leaders in the following locations:

• First-year area: Fox House, Richmond House, and West College
• Upper-class area: College Park Hall, Davidson House, Garnet Commons, Webster House, Beuth, Breazzano, Golub, Green, Messa, Sorum, and Wold
• Fraternity/Sorority Houses: Edwards, Potter North & South, Raymond North & South, Hickok, Fero, and Davidson North & South

Current Student Leaders and those abroad who have completed at least one term on staff will apply through our returning student leader process.

Learn more about the House Manager Position.

Learn more about the Resident Assistant Position.

For any questions about the Student Leader application, please email us at housing@union.edu!

Selection Process for the 2027-2028 Academic Year

• Application Opens - November 9th, 2026
• Informational Meetings -
  • November 11th at Common Hour in Reamer Auditorium
  • November 17th at 5:00pm in Reamer Auditorium
  • December 9th at 12 PM EST via Zoom
  • January 6th at Common Hour in Reamer Auditorium (House Managers)
  • January 8th at Common Hour in Reamer Auditorium
• Application Closes - January 8th, 2027 at 11:59 pm
  • No late applications will be accepted
• Group Process Interview - January 16th
• Individual Interviews - January 18th-22nd

Each Student Leader is appointed to their position for a full three-term academic year and receives financial compensation for their service based on their role.

We strongly encourage any student who is interested in becoming a Student Leader to consult with the Office of Financial Aid on how a potential appointment to the role may affect their current financial aid package. The Office of Residential Education and Housing is not able to make changes to financial compensation based on a student's specific financial aid package.