Become a Residence Director
Residence Directors are full-time professional staff members that live in and manage the day-to-day operations of our residential complexes. Residence Directors are also essential to the daily functions of the Office of Residence Life. Official openings will appear on the university's job posting page. Check out our Residence Director recruitment guide below for more information!
Belmont University is made up of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its innovation and commitment to teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 95 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon.
- Home of the October 2020 Presidential Debate, the third and final in the election season
- Included on U.S. News and World Report's 2020 "Most Innovative Schools" List for the twelfth consecutive year.
- More than 150 clubs and organizations are active on Belmont’s campus, including academic clubs, honor societies, professional fraternities, special interest and Christian organizations, student government, publications, social fraternities and sororities, music and drama groups, and debate and forensics teams.
- The Belmont Bruins compete in NCAA Division I in men’s and women’s basketball, tennis, cross country, track, soccer, golf, men’s baseball, and women’s softball and volleyball. We also have an extensive intramural sports program.
- Our faculty consists of more than 360 full-time professors. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1. Fifty percent of Belmont classes enroll less than 20 students.
- Belmont is the second-largest private university and the largest Christian university in Tennessee.
Become a Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants (RAs) serve as an integral part of campus life. RAs help shape the community in each residence hall. Residence Life seeks to hire students that want to be a part of a dynamic, multifaceted position. RAs provide opportunities to foster strong relationships with fellow students, be an outstanding leader on campus, and develop as individuals, students, and professionals.
Resident Assistants are crucial to the function of Residence Life and are held to a high professional standard. There are certain qualifications that Resident Assistants are expected to meet. These qualifications include (but are limited to):
- Arrive to campus before classes begin and remain after classes have ended for both the Fall & Spring semesters.
- Live on campus and serve for the entire school year, both the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Punctual attendance at all training and development opportunities.
- Act as a role model for other students both academically and personally both on and off campus.
- Maintain visibility in their complex and remain available while in the complex.
- A 2.7 GPA or above to start in the RA position, and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA following their first semester and throughout their employment.
- Abide by all University policies and regulations.
- Assist with administrative tasks and complete in a timely manner.
- Work no more than 20 hours per week at any commitment outside their RA responsibilities such as a second job or an internship.
- A room grant, which covers the RA's full housing expenses for both the fall and spring semesters.
- Priority desk hours and $10/hour for duty during visitation hours and desk coverage beyond 4 hours/week.
- One-on-one personal leadership development and training with Residence Director (RD) and team members.
- Skill building to use in future professional roles such as completing administrative tasks, time management, conflict mediation, event planning, working on a team, and community building.
During the RA interview process, all applicants are assessed in six areas:
- Availability
- Community Development
- Resilience
- Professionalism
- Personal Faith/Values
- Diversity
- Good motivations
New RA applications will become available from November - January. If you have questions, email raselection@belmont.edu.