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Residential Leader

Residential Leader

The Residential Leader (RL) position focuses on enhancing the quality of life in the residence halls, including fostering community, providing academic support, and being attentive to safety and security of residents. The position requires an individual who is flexible enough to assume a variety of roles as dictated by the changing needs of students. It is crucial that an individual be able to relate well to others and handle administrative responsibilities. The RL is more than just a friendly presence; he/she a mentor and is the crucial link in creating an environment in which students develop independence and learn to live cooperatively with others.

Resources to effectively complete the RL role are obtained from the Programming Resource Center. RL's create bulletin boards in addition to hosting and developing passive and active programming.

Residential Leader Requirements

Applicants for the Residential Leader position must meet the criteria below to be considered eligible for a position during the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

  • Have a minimum semester GPA of 2.50 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.  Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the time of employment.
  • Be in good conduct standing (not on probationary status for conduct/disciplinary reasons).
  • Submit a 2025-2026 Residential Leader Application on or before April 11, 2025, at 12:00pm
  • Submit an online 2025-2026 housing application and pay the non-refundable $300 deposit on or before 11:59pm on April 30, 2025.
  • Not have any other type of employment exceeding 20 hours a week (Practicum and internships must receive prior written approval).
  • Be registered for a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (Exceptions must be approved by the Associate Director for Residence Life and Academic Initiatives and the Director for Housing and Residence Life).

Recruitment

The returning Residential Leader selection process for 2025-2026 recruiting period is open for the duration of April 7, 2025, at 10:00am to April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm. This is due on or before April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm. Applicants can access the RL application through the Housing Self-service portal.

Directions on completing the RL application form.

  1. Go to the menu and click on Apply for housing
    1. If you do not see the menu, click on the menu icon ☰ next to the NSU logo on the top of the page.
  2. Click on the Returning RL Application 2025-2026 to access the form.
  3. Sign the agreement and complete the questionnaire.