Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants (RAs) are one of the most vital components of the Housing & Residence Life (HRL) system at the University of Montevallo. Our RAs are among the most qualified student leaders on campus, representing the best the university has to offer. They exemplify the most sought-after traits of excellence and professionalism.

As an RA, you will gain valuable experience that will prepare you for future professional and career opportunities. Your RA background will be an impressive credential in the eyes of any prospective employer. As an RA you will be intricately involved in your residence community. 

The rewards for being an RA are immeasurable. It will enhance your future success. It will be an experience you will never outgrow.

RA Selection
The selection process insures that only the most qualified candidates become RAs. The process is designed to not only allow us to interview you as a candidate, but to also help you in making an informed decision about the RA job and if it right for you.  Applications and references are carefully considered. You can pick up an application for RA in the HRL Office which is the first step to becoming an RA.  Once all applications have been submitted, they will be evaluated and then you will be contacted to set up an interview. 

After interviews are conducted, the candidate pool will be narrowed and the remaining will be invited to participate in "Group Process Day".

A final interview will be conducted with the Director and Assistant Director of Housing to make Final decisions.

Once interviews are completed, each applicant will receive a letter offering a position for the following semester, inviting them to become an RA, or a letter informing them they will remain in the candidate pool.  All RA candidates are required to attend an RA training program.

RA Benefits
The rewards for being an RA are numerous and varied. Much of the value gained from being an RA cannot be expressed in dollars. As an RA, you will gain experience as a student leader, event planner and facilitator of social and educational development, rule enforcer, operations supervisor, facilities manager, university liaison, and paraprofessional counselor and peer helper.

In addition to the intangible benefits, RAs receive a full private room scholarship including a microfridge, $150 per month, free housing and meals during training, and student leadership training.

RA Qualifications
Not just anybody can qualify to be an RA. Strict criteria are used in selecting the right person for the job. RAs must display a great sense of commitment, maturity, initiative, academic excellence, and effectiveness in work-related skills. All RAs must be enrolled at the university as full time students and maintain a 2.5 GPA. They must exhibit exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and be a strong role model for all resident students.

Residence Hall Director
Residence Hall Directors (RHDs) at the University of Montevallo are graduate students who provide a critical link between the HRL Central Staff and the residence halls. RHDs are the managers of the residence halls. They supervise the RAs in the halls and are expected to provide leadership in the residence hall. Some of the duties include counseling/advising residents and RAs, event planning for the residents, administrative duties, and participation in the RA and RHD selection and training processes.

RHD applications are available in the Housing & Residence Life Office. 

The tangible benefits include a scholarship for a partially-furnished apartment (including local phone service, cable, and all other utilities), 21 meals per week board plan, tuition waiver for six credit hours in the graduate program, and $500 per month for four months per term.

HRL Student Worker
The HRL Office hires four student workers each semester. HRL student workers have many responsibilities including answering incoming calls to the HRL Office, light typing, filing, and other duties assigned by the Central Staff. Student workers are a vital and valued asset in the HRL Office.

In exchange for working 12 hours per week, student workers receive a scholarship for a double occupancy room.

Applications for student workers are available in the Housing & Residence Life Office.