Housing & Residence Life is currently accepting applications for dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic students who are interested in becoming Resident Advisors at the University of South Alabama. Applications may be downloaded by selecting the blue button to the left.  We never stop taking applications! All applications received will be considered on a case-by-case basis throughout the year as positions become available.

The large group selection process for Resident Advisors occurs early each spring.  If you have submitted an application prior to this selection process, but have not been contacted regarding an interview you will be sent communication via your university email address (jaguar1) regarding your candidacy.

For more information please contact Ms. Robbie E. Durr, Chair of the Resident Advisor Selection Committee at (251) 460-7870. Interest Sessions are held late each Fall semester and early each Spring semester. Attending an interest session is a great way to learn more about the position and all that it entails! Attendance is encouraged but not required. We look forward to your candidacy!

The function of each Area Office is a vital part of successful operations in the residence hall communities. Due to their location and availability, the Area Office serves as the information hub for students, staff and guests. Also, security and emergency procedures often center at the Area Office. Therefore, it is essential that courteous, responsible individuals staff each Area Office. The Office Manager needs to create and maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to a living-learning environment in the residential community. The Office Manager reports to the Area Coordinator and Community Director in the respective Area Office. 

Housing & Residence Life invites you to apply for this student leadership position.  Applications are never turned away and will be reviewed on an “as needed” basis.

For more information please contact Mrs. Amber L. Jones, Chair of the Office Manager Selection Committee at (251) 460-6315.

The Community Director (CD) position is a graduate assistantship within the Department of Housing & Residence Life at The University of South Alabama. The Community Director position is a live-in senior staff member responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a community that ranges from 200 to 600 residents. The Community Director supervises the paraprofessional staff consistent with the university mission to develop a safe, student centered, living-learning environment; the environment should foster student growth, leadership development, diversity, and multiculturalism as well as personal, spiritual, cognitive, emotional and academic success. The Community Director position is supervised by an Area Coordinator who provides overall community management and direction.  Please view the CD Position Description link for a full description

• CD Position Flyer
• M.Ed. Higher Education Administration Info

The Summer Conference Assistant (CA) is considered a student assistant position and appointments are made on a temporary basis. A Conference Assistant's primary goal is to ensure complete customer satisfaction from beginning to end of the conference group's experience. The Conference Assistant will be involved in all phases of Conference Housing operations including conference preparation, check-in and check-out, assembling key packets, preparing client materials, and public relations at the Conference Operations office. Assisting in the Housing transition from Spring semester to Summer semester, Summer semester to Fall semester, and duty rotations are also part of the Conference Assistant schedule. This position reports directly to the Coordinator of Conference Housing Operations and the Summer Conference Manager.

To find out more, including requirements & qualifications, please view the position description found on the left. If you still have questions, please call Mrs. Lauren Gulsby, Coordinator of Conference Housing Operations at (251) 460-6185.

The Housing Facilities Assistant (HFA) is a paraprofessional (work-study position) within the Department of Housing & Residence Life at the University of South Alabama. The Housing Facilities Assistant is an undergraduate student at the University who qualifies for work-study based on the guidelines set for by the University. The Housing Facilities Team serves to support the day to day operations of Housing Maintenance. This position is expected to work 15-20 hours per week and maintain consistent hours to support the mission of Housing & Residence Life.  The Housing Facilities Assistant is supervised, hired, and trained by the Housing Facilities & Services Coordinator.

To find out more, including additional requirements & qualifications view the position description found on the left.  If you still have questions after viewing, please call Mr. Owen Gates, Housing Facilities & Services Coordinator at (251) 460-7584.