Michigan Housing has student positions which include Community Center Assistants, Graduate Resident Advisors and Transdisciplinary Fellows. These positions serve our Florent Gillet LEAPS Community (Marygrove campus in NW Detroit), Lawyers Club, Munger Graduate Residences, and Northwood I & II and Northwood IV &V Community Apartments. We also have a Martha Cook House Board Advisor position and a Henderson House Resident Director position.
Please take your time to review information on this page to become familiar with the Graduate student staff selection process and Residence Education’s Community Values.
Program Assistant for Academic Initiatives
OVERVIEW
Applications for the Program Assistant for Academic Initiatives position will be posted on the 2026-2027 Graduate Student Positions page when it becomes available. Please review the eligibility requirements included within the position description prior to submitting an application.
APPLICATION
Applications are submitted through eRezLife. You can find instructions at the How to Apply page.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as part of their application.
Note: Submission of application does not guarantee an interview invite. Applicants will receive communication with status updates.
Interview invites will be sent on a rolling basis while the application is live and may continue after the application closes.
INTERVIEW
If an applicant is extended an interview invite, interviews will occur virtually. Interview invites will be extended on a rolling basis when the application becomes available. Applicants will have 2 business days to sign up for a 30 minute interview time slot.
Interviews will occur Monday through Friday between 9 AM EST and 5 PM EST. Monitor your U of M email account regarding updates from eRezLife. As a reminder, submission of applications does not guarantee an interview invite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES
It is highly recommended that you speak to a representative from the Office of Financial Aid prior to applying and interviewing for the position. The compensation for the position (which is noted in the position description) may affect your personal financial aid. Information can be found on the Office of Financial Aid website.
If you are an International student, it is recommended that you connect with the International Center to learn about eligibility requirements. Information can be found on the International Center website.
If you are interested in resources available to you regarding interview preparation, we encourage you to visit the Career Center website.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions after reviewing material, please email [email protected].
Program Assistant for Student Leadership
OVERVIEW
Applications for the Program Assistant for Student Leadership position will be posted on the 2026-2027 Graduate Student Positions page when it becomes available. Please review the eligibility requirements included within the position description prior to submitting an application.
APPLICATION
Applications are submitted through eRezLife. You can find instructions at the How to Apply page.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as part of their application.
Note: Submission of application does not guarantee an interview invite. Applicants will receive communication with status updates.
Interview invites will be sent on a rolling basis while the application is live and may continue after the application closes.
INTERVIEW
If an applicant is extended an interview invite, interviews will occur virtually. Interview invites will be extended on a rolling basis when the application becomes available. Applicants will have 2 business days to sign up for a 30 minute interview time slot.
Interviews will occur Monday through Friday between 9 AM EST and 5 PM EST. Monitor your U of M email account regarding updates from eRezLife. As a reminder, submission of applications does not guarantee an interview invite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES
It is highly recommended that you speak to a representative from the Office of Financial Aid prior to applying and interviewing for the position. The compensation for the position (which is noted in the position description) may affect your personal financial aid. Information can be found on the Office of Financial Aid website.
If you are an International student, it is recommended that you connect with the International Center to learn about eligibility requirements. Information can be found on the International Center website.
If you are interested in resources available to you regarding interview preparation, we encourage you to visit the Career Center website.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions after reviewing material, please email [email protected].
TIMELINE for 2026-2027 Graduate Resident Advisor (RA) Positions (Munger, Northwood, Lawyers Club, Florent Gillet LEAPS)
| Application Open Date | Application Closure Date** |
| 5:00 PM EST on February 10, 2026 | 11:59 PM EST on February 24, 2026 |
**All applications will be considered if submitted by the deadline.
**Application consideration will be reviewed and positions filled on a rolling basis.
**Application submission does not guarantee an interview invite or position.
2026-2027 GRADUATE RESIDENT ADVISOR (RA)
OVERVIEW
Applications for the Graduate Resident Advisor (RA) positions are posted on the 2026-2027 Graduate Student Positions page. Applications for the Florent Gillet LEAPS Resident Advisor (RA) positions are posted on the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Student Positions page.
- The 12 month Resident Advisors positions are Munger Resident Advisor and Northwood Resident Advisor.
- The 9 month Resident Advisor position is Lawyers Club Resident Advisor and Florent Gillet LEAPS.
Since these are live-in positions, all applicants must also have a UM Housing application on file.
Please review the specific role responsibilities (including time commitments) and eligibility requirements included within the position descriptions prior to submitting an application.
APPLICATION
Applications are submitted through eRezLife. You can find instructions at the How to Apply page.
- If you are interested in a Graduate Resident Advisor position in Munger Graduate Residence and/or Northwood Community Apartments, please submit the application titled “2026-2027 Graduate Resident Advisor: Munger/Northwood”.
- If you are interested in a Graduate Resident Advisor position in the Lawyers Club, please submit the application titled “2026-2027 Graduate Resident Advisor: Lawyers Club”.
- If you are interested in a LEAPS Resident Advisor position in the Florent Gillet (Marygrove campus in Detroit), please submit the application titled “2026-2027 ResStaff Positions (Undergraduate): Marygrove”.
You may preview the short essay questions within the application. Note that there are additional informational questions you will be asked to answer in the application within eRezLife.
Note: Submission of application does not guarantee an interview invite. Applicants will receive communication with status updates.
**All applications will be considered if submitted by the deadline.
**Application consideration will be reviewed and positions filled on a rolling basis.
**Application submission does not guarantee an interview invite or position.
INTERVIEW
If an applicant is extended an interview invite, interviews will occur virtually. Interview invites will be extended on a rolling basis beginning March 2, 2026 to March 20, 2026. Applicants will have 2 business days to sign up for a 30 minute interview time slot.
Interviews will occur Monday through Friday between 9 AM EST and 5 PM EST. Monitor your U of M email account regarding updates from eRezLife. As a reminder, submission of applications does not guarantee an interview invite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES
It is highly recommended that you speak to a representative from the Office of Financial Aid prior to applying and interviewing for the position. The compensation for the position (which is noted in the position description) may affect your personal financial aid. Information can be found on the Office of Financial Aid website.
If you are an International student, it is recommended that you connect with the International Center to learn about eligibility requirements. Information can be found on the International Center website.
If you are interested in resources available to you regarding interview preparation, we encourage you to visit the Career Center website.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions after reviewing material, please email [email protected]
2026-2027 MARTHA COOK HOUSE BOARD ADVISOR
OVERVIEW
Please review the eligibility requirement included within the position description prior to submitting an application.
Applications for the Martha Cook House Board Advisor position are posted on the 2026-2027 Graduate Student Positions page.
APPLICATION
Applicants are submitted through eRezLife. You can find instructions at the How to Apply page.
You may preview the short essay questions within the application here. Note that there are additional informational questions you will be asked to answer in the application within eRezLife.
Note: Submission of application does not guarantee an interview invite. Applicants will receive communication with status updates.
TIMELINE for Martha Cook House Board Advisor Position
| Application Open Date | Application Closure Date** |
| 5:00 PM EST on February 10, 2026 | 11:59 PM EST on February 24, 2026 |
**All applications will be considered if submitted by the deadline.
**Application consideration will be reviewed and positions filled on a rolling basis.
**Application submission does not guarantee an interview invite or position.
Interview invites may be sent on a rolling basis while the application is live and may continue after the application closes.
Applicants may be extended an interview invite. Interview invites will be sent on a rolling basis after the application is live and may continue after the application closes. Applicants should anticipate receiving an interview status update within one-week of the application closure date.
INTERVIEW
If an applicant is extended an interview invite, interviews will occur virtually. Interview invites will be extended on a rolling basis when the application becomes available. Applicants will have 2 business days to sign up for a 30 minute interview time slot.
Interviews will occur Monday through Friday between 9 AM EST and 5 PM EST. Monitor your U of M email account regarding updates from eRezLife. As a reminder, submission of applications does not guarantee an interview invite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES
If you are an International student, it is recommended that you connect with the International Center to learn about eligibility requirements. Information can be found on the International Center website.
If you are interested in resources available to you regarding interview preparation, we encourage you to visit the Career Center website.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions after reviewing material, please email [email protected]
2026-2027 HENDERSON HOUSE RESIDENT DIRECTOR
OVERVIEW
Applications for the Henderson House Resident Director position will be posted on the 2026-2027 Graduate Student Positions page when it becomes available. Please review the eligibility requirements included within the position description prior to submitting an application.
APPLICATION
Applications are submitted through eRezLife. You can find instructions at the How to Apply page.
Since this is a live-in position, all applicants must also have an application for UM Housing on file.
You may preview the short essay questions within the application here. Note that there are additional informational questions you will be asked to answer in the application within eRezLife.
Note: Submission of application does not guarantee an interview invite. Applicants will receive communication with status updates.
TIMELINE for Henderson House Resident Director Position
| Application Open Date | Application Closure Date** |
| 5:00 PM EST on February 10, 2026 | 11:59 PM EST on February 24, 2026 |
**All applications will be considered if submitted by the deadline.
**Application consideration will be reviewed and positions filled on a rolling basis.
**Application submission does not guarantee an interview invite or position.
Interview invites may be sent on a rolling basis while the application is live and may continue after the application closes.
Applicants may be extended an interview invite. Interview invites will be sent on a rolling basis after the application is live and may continue after the application closes. Applicants should anticipate receiving an interview status update within one-week of the application closure date.
INTERVIEW
If an applicant is extended an interview invite, interviews will occur virtually. Interview invites will be extended on a rolling basis when the application becomes available. Applicants will have 2 business days to sign up for a 30 minute interview time slot.
Interviews will occur Monday through Friday between 9 AM EST and 5 PM EST. Monitor your U of M email account regarding updates from eRezLife. As a reminder, submission of applications does not guarantee an interview invite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/RESOURCES
It is highly recommended that you speak to a representative from the Office of Financial Aid prior to applying and interviewing for the position. The compensation for the position (which is noted in the position description) may affect your personal financial aid. Information can be found on the Office of Financial Aid website.
If you are an International student, it is recommended that you connect with the International Center to learn about eligibility requirements. Information can be found on the International Center website.
If you are interested in resources available to you regarding interview preparation, we encourage you to visit the Career Center website.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions after reviewing material, please email [email protected]