Summer Bridge Resident Advisors at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36150

Working Title:
Summer Bridge Resident Advisors

Position Summary:
The Student Resident Advisor (RA) for the African American Student Services (AASS) Summer Bridge Academy plays a vital role in supporting incoming first-year students during a rigorous and transformative three-week transition program. This position is designed for current UNM students who are passionate about mentorship, leadership, and fostering inclusive, community-centered environments.

RAs will live alongside program participants during the two-week residential component and provide continued support during the one-week virtual experience. They will help facilitate students' academic, social, and personal transition to college while upholding program expectations and university policies.

Program Dates
In-Person (Residential): Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 21, 2026
Online Engagement: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 28, 2026
RAs are expected to begin training through the month of May

Key Responsibilities
Student Support & Mentorship
Serve as a peer mentor and role model for incoming first-year students
Build meaningful relationships with participants and foster a strong sense of community
Support students in navigating academic expectations, time management, and college life
Provide culturally grounded guidance aligned with AASS values and mission

Residential Life & Supervision
Live in assigned residence halls and ensure student safety and well-being
Enforce housing policies, program guidelines, and UNM Student Code of Conduct
Maintain visibility and availability during designated duty hours (including evenings and weekends)
Respond appropriately to student concerns, conflicts, or emergencies

Program Facilitation
Assist with workshops, academic sessions, and co-curricular programming
Support excursions, events, and community-building activities
Help create an engaging and structured environment that reflects the fast-paced nature of the program

Virtual Engagement
Maintain consistent communication with assigned students during the online week
Assist with facilitating virtual check-ins, activities, and academic accountability
Encourage student participation in hybrid/online learning environments

Administrative & Team Collaboration
Attend all required staff trainings and meetings
Communicate regularly with AASS staff regarding student progress and concerns
Complete incident reports and other documentation as needed
Collaborate with fellow RAs and program staff to ensure student success
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
African American Student Svc AASS (946A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly

For Best Consideration Date:
3/31/2026

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.
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in applying to be the summer bridge resident advisor and how you would like to contribute to the program.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position