University Housing - Residence Hall Advisory Board Member
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 29487 Division/Organization: University Housing Department: Residential Life Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources 625 Babcock Dr. Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $15.00 Job Categories: Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Customer Service, Facilities and Landscaping
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.
Anticipated Start Date
8/21/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
3-5 hours per week.
Schedule:
Hours
A Residence Hall Advisory Board (RHAB) Member works 3-5 hours per week.
Monthly meetings with University Housing Senior Leadership.
Monthly meetings with ASM (Associated Students of Madison) representative.
Scheduling is flexible and based on academic availability and operational need.
Attendance at a 2-hour weekly staff meeting is required. Staff meetings are scheduled with your supervisor and staff team around academic commitments only.
Additional Scheduling Notes
The Residence Hall Advisory Board role has many important responsibilities, including but not limited to: building rapport with unit staff (Residence Life Coordinator, House Fellows, Facilities, etc.), developing student surveys, providing feedback on your experience in the residence halls (specifically where you live), and assisting Housing leadership with reviewing new initiatives.
Strong candidates will have flexibility with their semester scheduling, show exceptional attention to administrative tasks, work autonomously, and engage with residents and other Housing staff.
Though you will be compensated for your efforts, please note that RHAB members may average approximately three to five hours weekly.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.00 to $15.00
Number Of Positions
20
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Position Summary
The Residence Hall Advisory Board (RHAB) Member is a student leadership position that presents suggestions, concerns, praises, and ideas of the larger campus community to the Director of University Housing and other senior leadership members. The RHAB exists to enhance the voice of residents by working directly with University Housing leadership. RHAB members are to gather relevant feedback to better serve our residents and influence decisions made by University Housing leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
Attend monthly meetings with University Housing leadership.
Advocate for the residents of their unit.
Host unit town halls as needed (these typically occur monthly.
Meet with unit leadership team and student staff as needed.
Staff feedback tables as needed (these typically occur monthly).
Attend weekly staff meetings with board members and advisor
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be a resident of the building/unit they are representing.
During pre-employment and employment, a student staff member must abide by the University Residence Halls Contract, the Student Housing Handbook and the University of Wisconsin System academic and non-academic policies and expectations.
Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required.
Application Instructions:
To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application.
Deadline to apply is Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 12:00pm
Contact:
Org: University Housingwww.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/ hr@housing.wisc.edu
Advertised: July 27, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: August 27, 2026 05:00 AM
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