The University of West Alabama

Housing and Residential Life

Want to be an RA?

The Selection Process for resident assistants for the 2008-09 school year has concluded.  The selection process for the 2009-10 school year will begin in February, 2009.

Mid-Year RA applications are available here.

 

Being a Resident Assistant (RA) is a rewarding but demanding job.  If you think you have what it takes to be an RA, please read the job description.   


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a 2.0 grade point average
    RA applicants for Stickney, Reed and Hoover must have at least a 3.0 GPA

  • Full-time enrollment

Benefits:

Resident Assistants at Spieth, Selden and Sisk:

  • A free single room in the residence hall*

  • Up to $500 per semester ($125 a month) in incentive payments for completing programming requirements and other job responsibilities.  Most RAs receive at least $75 per month in incentive pay.

Resident Assistants at Stickney, Reed and Hoover:

  • A free single room in the residence hall*

  • Up to $200 per semester ($50 a month) in incentive payments for completing programming requirements and other job responsibilities.  Most RAs receive at least $25 per month in incentive pay.

*RAs are charged for their room but are awarded a scholarship equal to the cost of the room.

 

Selection Process:

  • Applications will be accepted until February 15th.

  • RA Selection Night will be held February 26th from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Tiger's Den at the SUB, so keep that night open on your calendar.

  • The RA Selection Committee will meet on February 28th to select the resident assistants for 2009-10.

  • Job offers will be sent out by March 3rd.

  • Resident Assistants must be able to arrive on campus by August 7, 2009 for staff training.
     

  • To learn more about being a resident assistant, please read the job description. 
     

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

 

Send questions and comments to: housing@uwa.edu
Last revision: Friday, October 31, 2008

 


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