New Resident Advisor - Fall 2027 - Housing and Residential Communities - 530743

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Compensation includes a monthly salary of $300.00 and an on-campus bedspace assigned by HRC with a housing scholarship.

Department/Organization: 820401 - Housing and Residential Communities

Normal Work Schedule: Flexible/Varies; evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays

Note to Applicants: To be considered, applicants must submit a current resume. Applicants may list ‘N/A’ in the Hours of Availability section of the application. Regardless of the source, be advised that only one housing-related scholarship is applicable per semester.

Job Summary: Resident Advisors (RAs) are part-time student staff members for the department of Housing and Residential Communities who live in a designated residential hall.

RAs serve as valuable campus resources and have varying degrees of responsibility. RAs spend significant time getting to know their residents, building relationships with and among their residents, and serving as positive peer leaders.  RAs assists with building openings in January/August and with building closings in May/December.  RAs serve on-call to respond to after-hours emergencies.  RAs also adheres to all community living standards and University policies in order to maintain a welcoming, safe, and healthy living environment.  RAs serve as a role model within the community and supports the mission of HRC, Division of Student Life, and The University of Alabama.

Most importantly, RAs work hard to foster communities that are welcoming and conducive to living and learning. Among other factors, RAs are selected for their leadership potential, interpersonal abilities, positive and caring attitudes, and sense of responsibility.

While it is understood that the RA position cannot easily be translated into hours worked per day or week because of the unique nature of the responsibilities, the position requires a genuine personal commitment and a firm understanding of the varying demands of the actual time involved.  Quality hours can be defined as, but not be limited to, time spent getting to know your residents, hosting social and community-building events, addressing resident and community concerns, and attending staff training/workshops and participating in staff meetings.

Additional Department Summary:  Compensation includes a monthly salary of $300.00 and an on-campus bedspace assigned by HRC with a housing scholarship. Regardless of the source, be advised that only one housing-related scholarship is applicable per semester.

The University of Alabama provides co-ed residence halls as well as halls or spaces designated specifically for male or female students. Due to our resident populations, some halls may require a female or male RA in alignment with the hall’s designation as female or male. To aide HRC in identifying candidates for a female or male designated hall, you will be asked to indicate whether you are male or female as part of the application process. Other than considering placements in sex-designated halls, sex is not considered in the selection process.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Must be a full-time UA student enrolled in degree-seeking program. Must have and maintain GPA requirement of 2.65 or higher each semester and cumulative. (By submitting application, you understand GPA will be verified prior to employment and each semester of employment with Housing and Residential Communities).  Must be in good judicial, financial, and academic standing as defined by the University of Alabama and the college in which enrolled.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Must be available Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for staff meetings and departmental training. Must be able to return to campus prior to semester starting for required Student Staff Training. Training dates will be provided during the selection process.

Required to live on-campus in a designated residence hall space assigned by Housing and Residential Communities (HRC).

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holiday hours throughout periods of employment.

All applicants must complete the application process to be considered for employment:
•  First, submit this application and attach resume.
•  After submitting application/resume, watch the mandatory RA info session video on YouTube. The video can be found on the housing website or directly at https://www.housing.sl.ua/about/student-jobs/
•  Complete survey form located below video once watched.
•  Those who have completed the steps above will receive an interview invitation. Dates and times of the interview will be scheduled at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications: Organized. Ability to interact and communicate with a wide range of people. Team-player. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to plan and implement activities designed to meet the needs of the residents on assigned floors/buildings. Genuine personal commitment. Flexible and an open understanding of the unpredictable nature of the work.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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