Please see http://stuemp.unm.edu/tms/index.html at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35538

Working Title:
Please see http://stuemp.unm.edu/tms/index.html

Position Summary:
In collaboration with the College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) departments for undergraduate coursework, the Pathways for Academic Support and Success (PASS) team will be organizing and implementing a peer mentorship program for upperclassmen and first-year undergraduates for the Spring 2026 semester.

A total of 20 mentors will be hired across the College of Education and Human Sciences major departments -

-Department of Special Education
-Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences
-Department of Individual, Family, and Community Education
-Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy

We are seeking applicants who are passionate about becoming a mentor to first-year students in your field of study to support and guide them through their academic and UNM journey. This individual should seek to improve the experience of first-year students at COEHS and UNM.

Below are the role and responsibilities of the mentors -

-Contribute a minimum of five hours and a maximum of ten hours per week toward the peer mentorship initiative
-Provide academic guidance and support to first year peer mentees through active listening, navigating challenges, providing resources, and supporting all efforts towards skill development (writing, research, study skills, etc...)
-Attend Peer Mentorship training sessions with COEHS staff
-Attend Student Success workshop(s) hosted by the PASS office with your mentee
-Attend a meeting with program faculty to review important learning opportunities for pre-major students
-Meet with their peer mentees throughout Spring semester with special focus on support during registration for Fall 2026 courses
-Participate in Summer Send-Off luncheon and celebration hosted during first two weeks of May 2026
-Serve as ambassador of COEHS and their respective department in COEHS
-Submit evaluations and feedback to the COEHS staff and peer mentorship council
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Center for Student Success (527A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$15 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
2/2/2026

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.
Updated resume required and professional cover letter that details interest in the Peer Mentor role.