Residential Advisor

Requisition ID req32043
Working Title Residential Advisor
Pay $16.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department American Indian Student Services (442A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 2/21/2025
Position Summary

American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seeking candidates for Residential Advisors for the 2025 American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program. The AISB Program is designed to immerse incoming American Indian/Indigenous students into the rigors of college life while providing academic, financial, and social preparation for the first-year university experience. AISB will consist of two immersion sessions allowing participating students to earn up to 3 college credit hours while strengthening time management and study skills. Each session will be two and a half weeks long on June 4 to June 20, 2025, and July 9 to 25, 2025. Residential Advisors will support incoming first-year American Indian/Indigenous students’ successful transition into college.

The successful candidates will serve as mentors and provide supervision for the duration of the program. Under the guidance of the AISB Program Coordinator, the Residential Advisors have primary responsibility for providing tutoring support services; living on campus with AISB participants; planning and supervising all activities (including evenings and weekends); transporting students to all scheduled events; conducting small group discussions on a variety of topics relevant to college life; and other duties as assigned. Residential Advisors receive extensive training prior to the start of the session – in-person attendance is mandatory and non-negotiable. Residential Advisors are expected to demonstrate high levels of responsibility, project an attitude of commitment and sensitivity to each individual student, and demonstrate an awareness of how diversity intersects with respect to cultural, racial, gender, and ethnic backgrounds. Must be able to differentiate learning styles and work effectively with AISB students and faculty, and AISB & AISS staff. Residential Advisors will work an average of 35-40 hours per week.

Working benefits include weekday meals and on-campus housing for each session.

Salary: $16.00 per hour, weekday meals, and paid on-campus housing for each session (Total Approx. Value =$1087.50)

Term of Employment: May 19, 2025 to August 1, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must have completed a minimum of one academic year (two full semesters with a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester) at UNM-Main Campus by the end of Spring 2025.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. If selected, you are required to submit a copy of your Driver’s License.

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Minimum required work hours:

+Must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 1, 2025
+Training: Monday, May 19, 2025 – Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
+Weekly 1-hour meetings with AISB Coordinator for duration of AISB
+Additional tasks and hours, as assigned

• Applicants may NOT enroll in Summer 2025 courses or hold other job(s) that would interfere with the position for the duration of the employment term: May 19, 2025 to August 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed at least 2 years of college.
• Must be a returning student to UNM-Main Campus for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
• Candidates who demonstrate strong mentoring and teamwork skills, as well as a vibrant personality.
• Candidates who demonstrate an understanding of diversity; particularly for American Indian/Indigenous students from diverse backgrounds and tribal affiliations.
• Previous AISB RA or participant experience desired.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must: 1. Complete Online Application 2. Attach/upload Resume 3. Attach/upload a Cover Letter (see Cover Letter instructions below) Incomplete Applications may not be considered. Cover Letter Prompts: Why are you interested in the AISB Residential Advisor position. Highlight the experience, skills, and knowledge that you anticipate contributing to the AISB Team. Emphasize your talents and abilities in customer relations. Explain how this position fits in with your overall career goals

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.