HRC offers several employment opportunities for all full-time degree-seeking students at UA. All positions require night, holiday and weekend hours throughout the year, and employees must maintain good academic, conduct and financial standing as defined by HRC. Contact us at HRCRecruitment@ua.edu regarding the recruitment and selection process for each position.

Resident Advisor (RA)

Live-in student leaders who serve as a resource for the residents in a given area, floor, or residence hall. RAs build community, connect residents to the campus community through programs, and provide on-call/crisis response after hours with the assistance of CDs and UAPD. RAs are paid and receive free housing and must maintain a 2.65 GPA. For more information, please email hrcrecruitment@ua.edu.

Academic Year 2024-25 RA position: the application for the 2024-25 position has closed. The selection process is ongoing.

Community Director (CD)

Live-in graduate students that select, supervise, and develop RAs, serve as conduct hearing officers and meet students with alleged violations, and provide after hour on-call and crisis response. CDs must work at least 15 hours per week during business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday) with the ability to work an additional 5 hours per week outside business hours. Preference is given to those in the Higher Education Administration program, but all majors are welcome. CDs are paid and receive free housing and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The position is open now through Feb. 19, 2024.

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Desk Assistant (DA)

Hourly paid position that staff the 24-hour area desks. Duties include customer service, communicating between residents and staff, answering phones professionally, and providing information to customers. They refer students and parents to available resources, monitor building traffic, assist with ensuring security and safety, and provide support to the area’s Office Associate and staff. DAs must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

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