FAQs for Job Applicants
Application Process
How do I apply for a job at USNH?
All applications should be submitted using the online application process. Current USNH Employees should visit the USNH Employee Portal. and log in with their USNH username and password. Then click Apply for A USNH Job box on the homepage. You will be taken to the USNH applicant portal and will be automatically signed into your account.
If you are not a current USNH employee, you will need to create a new account to submit your application. Once you click on Create a New Account, you will be guided through the application process and be able to search and apply for open positions. You will use the same log in information each time you apply for a job.
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Do I need an email address to apply for positions at USNH?
An email address is required to complete an on-line application for password retrieval and communications. If you do not currently have an email address, there are many free options for you to use. USNH employees will have the opportunity to provide a personal email for their applicant account.
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How will I know if my online application was submitted successfully?
You will receive an immediate confirmation once you have completed the online application process. To ensure that the information you submitted was completed accurately, you are encouraged to log back in to your account and review your information.
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How can I tell if my resume is still active in the system?
Resumes remain active in our resume database indefinitely. However, as you attain additional work or educational experience, you are encouraged to update your application.
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What if I forget my password?
Go to the login screen and click on "Forgot your password?" You will need to enter your email address. Once submitted, an email message with the subject line "Password recovery" will be sent to the email address associated with your user profile. Please click on the link in the e-mail and follow the instructions to reset your password. You will receive an email confirmation when your password has been successfully reset.
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Searching and Applying for Open Positions
How do I search for open positions?
For a quick search. select Staff Positions or Faculty Positions for a list of each. You can also click on one of the 4 spheres to search by campus location. From the search posting page, you can refine your search by Type of Position, Institution, Location, Department, Posting Number, Position Title, Keywords, or by when a job opening was posted.
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What happens after I submit my application for a position?
You will receive a confirmation when you have successfully applied to an open position. Your application and qualifications will be reviewed by the hiring manager for the minimum qualifications and the department's preferred skills and experience for the position. The hiring manager will contact an applicant directly if they are interested in arranging an interview. Following the interviews, the hiring manager will select the most suitable candidate for the position.
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How are individuals selected for interviews?
The hiring department determines which applicant they are interested in interviewing for an open position. If the hiring department is interested in interviewing an applicant for a position, they will contact the applicant directly by phone or email.
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How do I know if a job at USNH is still open to new applicants?
Any position that appears on the Job Postings website is still accepting applications. You may also check the status of positions you have directly applied for through the Job Submission Status section in your account. The Job Status column will provide you with the current status of positions you have applied directly for.
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How long does a position remain open?
If a closing date is displayed in the posting, it will close to applicants at midnight on that date. If no date is indicated, it will remain open until the position is filled.
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How will I know if a position has been filled or closed?
If a position is no longer on the USNH job website, the position has either been filled or closed to new applicants. If you applied for a position and were not selected for an interview, you will receive an email at the email address you supplied on your application.
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Application Status
How do I check the status of my application?
You can login to your account and click on the Your Applications for an update on those positions to which you have applied. The Status column in this feature will show you the current status of the position. The HR Status column in this feature will show your individual status within the position.
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When can I expect to hear about the status of my application?
You can monitor the status of your application online through the Your Applications page. The hiring department reviews the applications and if the hiring department is interested in speaking with you regarding the position, they will contact you directly. We regret that due to the volume of applicants USNH receives, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually regarding the status of their application.
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How long will the positions I applied for remain in my Job Submission Status?
A position will remain in your Job Submission Status for six months after the position is filled or closed.
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Who can I talk directly to about a job I have applied for?
The hiring manager will contact you directly if they are interested in speaking with you about a position you applied for. We regret that due to the volume of applicants the USNH receives, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually regarding the status of their application.
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