Housing and Residential Communities, The University of Alabama

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

Know a student looking for a summer job? 🤑 We have three open positions they can apply for!
Ready Crew (Closes Feb. 28)
Summer Operations Manager (Closes Feb. 28)
Summer RA (Closes Mar. 31)

Find each job description and application info at https://linktr.ee/uahousing

02/02/2026

Off-Campus Housing Fairs are back this semester, and the first one is happening this Wednesday! If students haven't locked in their housing plans for next year, we strongly encourage them to attend! 👏

Dates: Feb. 4 and March 4 🗓️
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ⏰
Location: UA Student Center Plaza (or inside on the 2nd floor if it rains) 📍

01/30/2026

We're hiring Desk Assistants (DAs) for this semester! 🙂📞 DAs staff the 24-hour area desks in the residence halls to answer the phone and provide support to residents! 🤝

Preference for availability for 12-3am and 3-6am shifts.

The deadline to apply is next Monday, Feb. 2 →
https://studentjobs.ua.edu/en-us/job/528386/desk-assistant-spring-2026-housing-and-residential-communities-528386

01/28/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨
HRC is hiring for our Summer Operations Manager position. This position is May 4 – July 31. If you want to showcase your customer service and teamwork skills, apply now! Posting closes Feb. 28. Learn more at https://housing.sl.ua.edu/about/student-jobs/

01/21/2026

Come work with us this spring or next fall as a Lockout Assistant! 🔐 Lockout Assistants serve as the first point of contact for lockout issues in the residence halls, helping residents regain access to their spaces while accurately logging and tracking requests.

📅 Apply by this Friday, Jan. 23! → bit.ly/HRCStudentJobs

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UA offices are closed today.

Reminder that even when UA is closed, students can still receive housing assistance by calling their 24/7 area desk. 🔗 bit.ly/ContactAreaDesks

01/16/2026

2026-27 Community Director (CD) applications are live! 🎉

CDs are live-in graduate student leaders responsible for guiding a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) and providing on-call support for the residence halls. CDs enjoy free housing, a Fall/Spring tuition waiver (up to 9 graduate credit hours), and a Bama Dining meal plan! 👀

📅 Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 6 → bit.ly/HRCStudentJobs

01/13/2026

Current residents should complete their Occupancy Verification Form by tomorrow, Jan. 14! ⏰ Here's how:
1. Log into the myHousing portal
2. Click on the myRoom icon
3. Select "Spring Occupancy Verification"

Students can check their crimson email for more info! 📧

01/12/2026

As students get back into the school routine, remind them of these simple habits to practice to help keep our community safe:

• Lock the doors, even when home. 🔒
• Don’t let strangers into the building. 🚫
• Keep blinds closed to maintain privacy. 🪟
• Never prop doors or windows open. 🚪
• See something suspicious? Report it immediately to UAPD at 205-348-5454. 👀

Wishing our students a great spring semester! 🎉