On campus jobs like RA, how competitive?

My daughter thinks she would like to become an RA when she is an upperclassmen in order to help pay for her education! I wonder how difficult it is for students to get those positions, as well as others such as the library, coffee shops, etc.?

The campus jobs are posted. The RA in our kid’s dorm said 50/200 got the job her first year doing it and the ratio was a little better on her second time round.

Wow, that’s a lot of competition! Can you fill me in about housing situation too…is there a shortage of housing available for upperclassmen?

Housing isn’t terribly competitive after freshman year if you aren’t overly picky. Many upperclassmen choose to move off campus.