What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Advisor position at University of New Mexico?
Student Intermediate Level
Requisition ID
req32043
Working Title
Residential Advisor
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
For Best Consideration Date
2 / 21 / 2025
Position Summary
American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seekingcandidates for Residential Advisors for the 2025 American Indian Summer Bridge(AISB) Program. The AISB Program is designedto immerse incoming American Indian / Indigenous students into the rigors ofcollege life while providing academic, financial, and social preparation forthe first-year university experience. AISB will consist of two immersionsessions allowing participating students to earn up to 3 college credit hours whilestrengthening time management and study skills. Each session will be two and ahalf weeks long on June 4 to June 20, 2025, and July 9 to 25, 2025. ResidentialAdvisors will support incoming first-year American Indian / Indigenous students'successful transition into college.
The successful candidateswill serve as mentors and provide supervision for the duration of theprogram. Under the guidance of the AISB Program Coordinator, the ResidentialAdvisors have primary responsibility for providing tutoring support services;living on campus with AISB participants; planning and supervising allactivities (including evenings and weekends); transporting students to allscheduled events; conducting small group discussions on a variety of topicsrelevant to college life; and other duties as assigned. Residential Advisorsreceive extensive training prior to the start of the session - in-person attendanceis mandatory and non-negotiable. Residential Advisors are expected todemonstrate high levels of responsibility, project an attitude of commitmentand sensitivity to each individual student, and demonstrate an awareness of howdiversity intersects with respect to cultural, racial, gender, and ethnicbackgrounds. Must be ableto differentiate learning styles and work effectively with AISB students andfaculty, and AISB & AISS staff. Residential Advisors will work an averageof 35-40 hours per week.
Working benefitsinclude 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
MinimumQualifications :
- 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 .
PreferredQualifications :
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.
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