Be a part of something bigger.
Becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) at UNH gives you the unique opportunity to be a part of building community at UNH and helping to shape the day-to-day life of UNH students. As an RA you'll work as part of a team to create an environment in on-campus housing that students want to live in and come back to each day, each semester, and each year. Being a student leader also helps to open new doors for you and prepare you for the future. You'll be able to hone your skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, administration, and emotional intelligence - and we will teach you how to translate these to your next step after UNH. Consider submitting an application to join our team!
The RA application for 2026-2027 will be available from November 10 - December 17, 2025.
Read about the position.
New for 2026-2027
For 2026-2027, the Community Assistant (CA) role is transitioning to be a Resident Assistant (RA). The CA role is not being eliminated - simply renamed to be alignment with the other hall teams throughout campus.
Resident Assistants (RA) are responsible for a floor community within a residence hall. RAs are responsible for individual student contact as well as providing social programming to assist in creating a welcoming environment for all students. RAs will also serve as their floors primary contact for issues or concerns that may arise.
Qualifications & Expectations
- Be a full-time, matriculated, UNH student in good standing
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Have completed at least two semesters of college by the time the role begins
- Reside in the assigned residential area for the duration of the appointment
- Participate in mandatory training at the beginning of each semester (will require early arrival to campus)
- Commit approximately 20 hours per week to the role
Submit your application.
Dates to Know
November 10 - December 17
Application AvailableJanuary 9 - 14
Interviews (Virtual)February 13
Position Offers Sent
Submit an Application
Beginning November 10, 2025, log into the Housing Portal and you'll find the RA application in the "Join Our Team" section. Be prepared to answer a series of questions about yourself and your skills. Applications must be completed in-full by 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Interviews
Individuals selected for interviews will be notified by January 5, 2026. Interviews will be virtual and will occur between January 9 - 14, 2026.
Decisions
Decisions will be available by Friday, February 13, 2026. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining who will receive an appointment.
Support & Frequently Asked Questions
Please review the commonly asked questions below. If you need additional support, please contact your current RA/CA or hall/apartment team.
Definitely! Interviews are conducted virtually, so as long as you have Wi-Fi access you can participate.
At their base, RA roles are educational experiences and valuable skill development opportunities. To connect with residents and be successful in the role, RAs receive a furnished room in their assigned community, as well as a base (Campus Core) meal plan, at no cost to the RA.
Through the interview process we will get to know you, your strengths, and your skills. This will help us to learn where we best think you would fit as an RA. The application will ask for preferences, which are taken into consideration, but ultimately the department will make the determination as to where you will be assigned.
Don't worry about it - we will handle it all! If you accept an RA role and you already have housing for next year, we will automatically reassign you to the RA designated space in the community you are assigned. There is nothing you need to do, and you are not charged a cancellation fee for this change.
If you accept an RA role, are reassigned, and then choose to not accept the position, we can work one-on-one with you if you still want on-campus housing. We cannot guarantee that your original assignment will still be available.
Please contact Charlie Ferens, Assistant Director of Residential Life with additional questions.
Applicants who have identified or are seeking accommodations related to the RA position are encouraged to communicate with the Civil Rights and Equity Office (CREO). Accommodations for the RA position may impact housing placement and/or position responsibilities. If you already have accommodations with Student Accessibility Services (SAS), you should reach out to SAS or CREO to ensure the accommodations are applied to the RA position. If you are unsure if you may need an accommodation, we recommend asking as soon as possible. Accommodation needs are not collected specifically during the RA Selection process and are not required to be shared by applicants. However, any accommodations shared with the RA Selection process after placements/offers are made may not be guaranteed. We recommend sharing accommodation needs directly with Charlie Ferens, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at Charlie.Ferens@unh.edu. Accommodations shared with the RA Selection process prior to Friday, January 16th will be taken into consideration prior to selection and placement. We also encourage all applicants to investigate and ask questions about the position to better understand the expectations and demands of the RA Role. Attending an Info Session or scheduling a Q&A meeting with a current hall staff member are great ways to explore the position further!
