UAB RA Recruitment

UAB RA Recruitment Turn Up Your Life! Be an RA. What is a RA? Check our page frequently for updates on information session dates, application due dates, and interview sign ups.

A role model
A resource
A programmer
A listener
A leader

Qualifications:
-Minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of employment (and maintained throughout employment
-Minimum of 30 semester hours (sophomore status) completed by summer 2013
-Registered for a minimum of 9 undergraduate-level hours or 5 graduate-level hours fall and spring term
-Minimum of one semester's residency in UAB Student

Housing preferred, but not required
-Must be in good judicial standing with the University

Additional Requirements:
-Must commit to an entire academic year (fall and spring)
-Be on campus approximately 2 weeks prior to fall check-in for staff training and and preparation for fall opening
-Remain on campus after semester exams to complete job duties
-Take on-call responsibilities during the semester as well as during the holiday breaks
-Must be able to attend weekly building staff meetings, monthly all staff meetings, and 1 on 1's scheduled with the RLC
-Recognize that the RA position is your primary out-of-class obligation and agree not to commit to other time-consuming activities that create a conflict of interest with your RA position.
-Attend all training activities and meetings as scheduled, not limited to fall training, spring training, and participating in staff selection process.
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Excellent time management skills
-Maintain a positive attitude towards others and accept others whose lifestyles, values and attitudes are different from yours. We look forward to meeting you!

02/06/2015

We want to thank the 155 RA Applicants who attended the Group Interview last night! We had a great time getting to know each of you and can't wait for the RLC Interview round. Invitations were sent out this morning to your UAB e-mail accounts. We can't wait to see who our next will be!

RA Spotlight - Get to know one of our  Meet Reese Koehler!Currently an RA in:  Denman HallFavorite part of being an RA: ...
02/04/2015

RA Spotlight - Get to know one of our

Meet Reese Koehler!
Currently an RA in: Denman Hall
Favorite part of being an RA: "The people I work with. They are what makes being an RA so awesome!"
What advice would you offer future applicants? "Be aware that this is a HUGE time commitment. It's a job that never really stops."

01/30/2015

Today's the day! All RA application materials are due by 5:00 PM today. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be one of our If you have any questions or concerns be sure to call our office at (205) 934-2092 or e-mail Jennifer Griffin at [email protected].

RA Spotlight - Get to know one of our  Meet Kalee Fambrough!Currently an RA at:  University House (UH)Current Major:  Bu...
01/29/2015

RA Spotlight - Get to know one of our

Meet Kalee Fambrough!
Currently an RA at: University House (UH)
Current Major: Business Marketing
Favorite aspect of being an RA: "Getting to know a wide variety of people and building those relationships whether professional or personal!"
What advice would you offer future applicants? "Whether you are the best multitask-er there is or the worst, buy a planner! It will come in handy in so many ways, such as: social events, RA programs, RA meetings, school and your personal life! Make sure you get one and actually put it to use!"

01/29/2015

Only 2 days until the RA Application closes! If you want to be one of our make sure all of your application materials are submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, January 30th.

01/28/2015

The last Interview Workshop is tonight in the lower level of the RLC! Don't miss the chance to get the inside scoop on the RA Selection Process.

Interview Workshop: Wednesday, January 28th @ 7:00 PM

01/26/2015

We are offering 2 interview workshops this week for our RA applicants! Both sessions will be held in the lower level of the Blazer RLC on the dates below. We hope to see all of you there!

Tuesday, January 27th @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 28th @ 7:00 PM

Thank you to everyone who came to the Interest Sessions last week!  The application is currently live to those who atten...
01/26/2015

Thank you to everyone who came to the Interest Sessions last week! The application is currently live to those who attended a session. The link can be found below. Be sure to e-mail Jennifer Griffin at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

https://orgsync.com/36954/forms/119763

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RA Spotlight - Get to know one of our  It's only fitting to spotlight one of our amazing student leaders during our Inte...
01/23/2015

RA Spotlight - Get to know one of our

It's only fitting to spotlight one of our amazing student leaders during our Interest Session week!

Meet Brian Hester!
Currently an RA in: Camp Hall
Major: Computer and Information Sciences; Philosophy; Mathematics
Favorite aspect of being an RA: "Building relationships with my residents and team members."
What advice would you offer future applicants? "Do some soul searching and figure out why you really want to be an RA. If yo uare only in it for the free room, this will be obvious during your interviews. Housing is looking for RAs who are in it for the impact on residents, community building and working with a team. Determine what this job would mean to you and emphasize that in the later rounds of the interview process."

01/22/2015

There's only 1 Interest Session left! If you want the chance to be an RA next fall be sure to attend our last session tomorrow (Friday), January 23rd at 10:00 AM in the lower level of the Blazer RLC.

We had a great turnout at our first Interest Session last night!  Don't miss out on the chance to be an RA and join our ...
01/21/2015

We had a great turnout at our first Interest Session last night! Don't miss out on the chance to be an RA and join our . Don't forget, you must attend an Interest Session in order to get an application!

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