Residential Advisor at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35559

Working Title:
Residential Advisor

Position Summary:
American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seekingcandidates for Residential Advisors for the 2026 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 a three-weekimmersion session allowing participating students to earn up to 3 college credithours while strengthening time management and study skills. 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 all activities(including evenings and weekends); transporting students to all scheduledevents; conducting small group discussions on a variety of topics relevant tocollege life; and other duties as assigned. Residential Advisors receiveextensive training prior to the start of the session - in-person attendance ismandatory and non-negotiable. Residential Advisors are expected to demonstrate highlevels of responsibility, project an attitude of commitment and sensitivity toeach individual student, and demonstrate an awareness of intersectingidentities. 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.

Salary:
$14.00 per hour

Additional Benefits:
Weekday meals (only during the three-week session) - Total Approx. Value =$752.67
On-campus housing from June 1 to July 13, 2026 - Total Approx. Value =$627

Term of Employment:
June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Native American Programs (569A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$15.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
1/26/2026

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.
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.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position