"It is a great feeling to have had a big effect on my residents.  I like that I can look back over the year and see how much they have grown since August and to know that I have played a big part of that." 
- Marc, First Year RA

"Being an RA has been one of the best experiences I've had at college! You work hard, but you play just as much if not more. It is the most unique job I've ever had and I have been so grateful for this opportunity."
- Carrie,  Second Year RA

Resident Assistants (RAs)

Integrity, courage, conviction, caring leadership and life-long friendships are just a few of the things you can gain from the Resident Assistant (RA) experience. 

The RA position provides opportunities for you to develop skills that future employers will seek, such as communication, assertiveness, and organizational skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications for RA position:

 

  • RAs must be full-time, matriculated, undergraduate UNH students
  • RAs serve as strong academic role models, therefore a GPA of at least 2.5 is required. This information is verified through the Registrar's office.
  • RAs must be able to commit 20 hours per week to the position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RA responsibilities:

  • Build community through social and educational programming.
  • Complete administrative tasks such as room inventories, maintenance requests, etc.
  • Provide students with information about
    campus resources.
  • Be a peer counselor
  • Enforce University policies.

On average, RAs work with 35-45 residents. This requires you to be sensitive to the needs, values, and lifestyles of many different types of people.  This kind of understanding takes self-confidence, openness, and strength of character.  RAs are supervised by professional staff members who offer lots of training, support, team building, and 1:1 supervision. Every RA is a member of a staff of 3-16 people. Being a part of a team provides support and challenge. Together as a staff, RAsset the climate for their hall and create a comfortable community for residents.