Residential Advisor

American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seeking candidates for Residential Advisors for the 2024 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 a one-week immersion session allowing participating students to earn up to 3 college credit hours while strengthening time management and study skills. 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. The term of employment is July 15, 2024 to August 3, 2024. Residential Advisors will work an average of 35-40 hours per week.

Working benefits include weekday meals and on-campus housing for each one-week session.
Salary:  $16.00 per hour, weekday meals, and paid on-campus housing for the one-week session (Total Approx. Value =$435)
Term of Employment: July 15, 2024 to August 3, 2024

Equivalencies not found for this position

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 2024.
• 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 2.75 or higher.
• Minimum required work hours:
  • Must be available from July 15, 2024 – August 2, 2024
  • Training- Monday, July 15, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024: 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 2024 courses or hold other job(s) that would interfere with the position for the duration of the employment term: July 15, 2024 to August 2, 2024.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of college.
• Must be a returning student to UNM-Main Campus for the 2024-2025 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 students from diverse backgrounds and tribal affiliations. Previous AISB RA or participant experience desired.

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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.