Apply to become an assistant warden
Updated on: 3 July 2024
Understand the role of the assistant warden, and how University staff and PhD students can apply to become one.
University halls have a Halls Life Coordinator and a team of assistant wardens. They are all part of the accommodation’s Halls Life team.
Halls Life teams are an essential part of the student experience at the University of St Andrews. Wardens help define student life in each residence by acting as mentors and advisers.
The assistant warden role
Assistant wardens live in the halls and:
- are the first point of contact for advice and personal support to residents
- help develop a strong and supportive community and hall identity
- help to run events and activities
- help students settle into university life
- maintain health and safety in the residence
- receive first aid training
Assistant wardens give physical, mental, and emotional support to residents. They do not give medical support, other than in emergencies.
See the full Assistant Warden role description (Word).
Assistant wardens get a 100% refund on accommodation costs during term time and 50% during vacations, and they receive a staff ID card to get staff discounts.
How to apply
Members of staff and PhD students can apply to become an assistant warden. Assistant wardens must hold another substantive role in the University.
To apply, complete the assistant warden application form and email your CV and a cover letter to hallslife@st-andrews.ac.uk.
The application form will show any current vacancies. If there are no vacancies available, you can email a letter of interest to hallslife@st-andrews.ac.uk.
The Student Services team will contact successful applicants only within four weeks of the application deadline.