Resident Advisors foster community, create connections, and help residents learn, change, and grow.

“Make your mark as a River Hawk and lead where you live.”  

Residence Life is committed to hiring a diverse staff reflective of people from different backgrounds and experiences. Resident Advisors (RAs) are student leaders who live in the residence halls and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging community for their peers. We are looking for candidates who care about people and want to make a positive impact on the campus community. 

How to Apply

The 2026-2027 Resident Advisor (RA) application opens Monday, November 10, 2025, and closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Candidates must complete their application by the deadline and attend one full information session for their candidacy to move forward in the selection process. 

2026-2027 Resident Advisor Application

While it is recommended that you complete this application in one sitting, you may return to your unsubmitted application within one week of starting it to finish. After one week, all incomplete applications will be automatically deleted. No changes can be made once your application is submitted, so please take your time when completing the required information and questions. 

RA applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025. Even if you begin or are working on the application before the deadline, the form will close at that time. No applications will be accepted after the deadline, even if they are in progress. 

Information Sessions

Information sessions will be held in person or virtually over Teams for candidates to learn more about the RA position and the application process. All candidates must attend one full session to remain eligible. Attendance will be taken at all information sessions. A failure to attend the entirety of one information session will result in a candidate’s application being removed from consideration. 

The content of the information session is the same for each date and time. Information sessions last approximately one hour. Please note that all virtual options require registration in advance using a UMass Lowell email account.

  • Thurs, Nov 13, 2025, University Suites 106, 1-2 p.m.
  • Fri, Nov 14, 2025, Riverview Suites 156, 10-11 a.m.
  • Mon, Nov 17, 2025, VIRTUAL, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Register for a virtual information session) 
  • Tues, Nov 18, 2025, Olsen Hall 407, 2-3 p.m.
  • Wed, Nov 19, 2025, University Crossing 158, Noon-1 p.m.
  • Thurs, Nov 20, 2025, Shah Hall 310, 3:30-4:30 p.m.   
  • Fri, Nov 21, 2025, VIRTUAL, 10-11:00 a.m. (Register for a virtual information session) 
  • Tues, Nov 25, 2025, Fox Hall Commons 112, 1-2 p.m. 
  • Mon, Dec 1, 2025, VIRTUAL, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Register for a virtual information session) 
  • Tues, Dec 2, 2025, Olsen Hall 407, 3-4 p.m.  
  • Wed, Dec 3, 2025, Health & Social Sciences Building 165, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Thurs, Dec 4, 2025, Fox Hall Commons 112, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Fri, Dec 5, 2025, University Crossing 158, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Fri, Dec 5, 2025, University Crossing 158, 11-Noon  

Position Requirements

Requirements for the position include: 

  • Be an enrolled UMass Lowell student 
  • Have and maintain a 2.500 cumulative grade point average (GPA) 
  • Be in good student conduct standing as determined by the Office of Residence Life 
  • Be able to attend August and January leadership development sessions 
  • Provide an average of 20 community engagement hours per week to build and foster community among their assigned residents 

If hired, you are required to attend RA Leadership Development (RA Training), that starts for New RAs with move-in on Sunday, August 16, 2026. 

All current UMass Lowell students are eligible to apply!