Resident Involvement
- Desk Assistants (DA)
- The Housing and Residence Life front desk assistant (DA) position consists of working
up to 20 hours per week at the information and security desk in the residence halls.
General work responsibilities include facilitating the guest check-in/check- out policy,
answering the phone, and other customer service duties. To be considered for the DA
position, students must have a Southern Miss cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, be enrolled
full-time at Southern Miss and be in good standing with the university.
- Click Here to view the DA Job Description
- Resident Assistants (RA)
- The Resident Assistant (RA) job is a live-in position that requires the RA to reside
in his/her area of responsibility. The RA is responsible for maintaining and fostering
a community on a floor of 20-70 residents. The RA works under the direction of a Residence
Life Coordinator (RLC) and is indirectly supervised by the Assistant Director (AD).
Resident Assistant applicants must be enrolled full-time, have a Southern Miss cumulative
GPA of at least 2.50 or higher, have lived in a residence hall at USM for a minimum
of 2 semesters (or 1 semester with previous RA experience at another institution),
and have minimal to no conduct history at the time of applying. Preferred applicants
will possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and written, along with
critical thinking and customer service skills.
- RA Benefits:
-RA Scholarship (private room and meal allowance).
-Paid up to 10 hours per week working at the front desk.
-Leadership, training, and mentoring experience.
-Distinct affiliation with a team of student leaders.
-Opportunity to help other students grow and shape their college experience.
- Click here to view RA Job Description
- Senior Resident Assistant (SRA)
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- The Senior Resident Assistant (SRA) job is a live-in position that requires the SRA
to reside in his/her area of responsibility. The SRA assists with the administrative
and operational functions for their respective areas, which would include front desk
management and administrative responsibilities. In addition, the SRA serves as a resource
for the desk assistants and resident assistants within their scope of leadership.
The Senior Resident Assistant serves on a weekly duty rotation. The SRA works under
the immediate direction of a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) and is indirectly supervised
by an Assistant Director (AD). Senior Resident Assistant applicants must have served
as a Resident Assistant for at least 1 full academic year and have taken the RA seminar
class (UNV 315) to be considered for the position. Applicants must have a minimum
Southern Miss cumulative GPA of 2.80, full-time academic status, minimum to no conduct
history, ability to effectively communicate orally and written, and potential to become
a successful supervisor.
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SRA Benefits:
-SRA Scholarship (private student apartment and meal allowance).
-Paid up to 20 hours per week.
-Supervision, leadership, training, and mentoring experience.
-Distinct affiliation with a team of student leaders.
-Opportunity to help with student development and shape their college experience.
- Click here to view SRA Job Description
Note: Housing and meal allowance compensation for SRA and RA duties can only be disbursed
as a scholarship. Please be aware that the SRA and RA scholarship could result in
a reduction of other scholarships or aid.
- Residence Hall Association (RHA)
- The Residence Hall Association (RHA) at Southern Miss was established in 1982 through
the Department of Housing and Residence Life and has a long-standing reputation of
promoting student leadership and growth within the residence halls. RHA consists of
six executive board members and the general body, which is made up of elected representatives
currently living in campus housing. Our mission is to provide effective programming
services for on-campus students, as well as evaluate the needs and opinions of residence
hall students on a daily basis.
- RHA Center Location: Mississippi Hall Basement
- RHA Center Hours:
- Sunday 5:00PM - 9:00PM
- Monday-Thursday 1:00PM - 9:00PM
- Phone: 601.266.5608
- RHA Advisors: Kris%20Sullivan
- RHA Representatives:
-Aaronda Owens - President
-William Sutton - Director of Administration
-Morrison Ingram - Director of Finance
-Allison Rudisill - Director of Marketing and Programming
-MarQues McCray - National Communications Coordinator
-Bailey Ervin - National Residence Hall Honorary President
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- National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
- The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is the recognition branch of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). “NRHH strives to provide recognition for individuals who have contributed to the
advancement of college and university housing (nrhh.nacurh.org).”
- Graduate and Undergraduate Leaders who have lived a minimum of one semester on campus
during their academic career are encouraged to apply! You must have a written letter
of recommendation submitted to the President. Recommendation letters must be a university
staff member or faculty member.
- On-Campus leaders are encouraged to apply! You must have a written letter of recommendation
submitted to the VP of Membership
- NRHH Constitution
- NRHH Advisors: Missy%20Belcher & Kemymon%20Firley
- Chapter Officers: