Housing Staff

Housing Staff

The Residence Hall Staff includes the Director of Housing, Resident Director, Resident Assistants (RAs), Desk Assistants, Security Guards, and Maintenance.  Each of these positions plays an integral part in helping residents living at the College.

Director of Housing

The Director of Housing oversees the overall operations of Housing Services. The Director processes all Housing Applications, assigns rooms for each semester, facilitates room changes and cancellations, applies all relevant charges and maintains past and present contracts, and facilitates long and short-range goals of the Housing Office to improve campus life for the residents. The Director, along with other Housing Staff, coordinates efforts with other College divisions to create a safe, educational living environment.

Resident Director

The Resident Director strives to develop an atmosphere conducive to the academic and personal growth and development of residents; to provide efficient management of the facility; to provide personal assistance to residents in a variety of ways, and to maintain a living environment that attends to the needs of the residents.

Resident Assistants

RA Applications open March 1, 2023

Resident Assistants, or “RAs,” are full-time students who live with the residents and assist the Housing Office in managing facilities, coordinating activities and programs, communicating with residents, and policy reinforcement. They direct their efforts toward building a community atmosphere.

RA Requirements and Job Description

RA Application

RA applications are accepted in the spring semester for the upcoming academic year. We are continually looking for candidates who have an interest in making positive and lasting contributions to Residential Life at Coastal Alabama.

Resident Assistants Application 

RA Compensation

RAs gain valuable leadership experience and develop interpersonal and communication skills that serve them well in whatever careers they choose. Compensation includes room and meals, personal growth and development through helping people achieve a richer collegiate experience, and building memories that last a lifetime.

Desk Assistants

Desk Assistants are work-study students who assist in signing in guests during visitation hours and office duties as assigned by the Resident Director. They are appointed to the position through the Financial Aid Office.

Security Guards

Security Guards are located in the lobby of each hall. They monitor all halls and common areas and work with other Housing Staff to ensure the safety of residents and guests.

Maintenance

Each Hall has a Maintenance Staff who provides general custodial functions and will process all maintenance requests and work orders.