Residential Advisor

American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seeking
candidates for Residential Advisors for the 2026 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 three-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 intersecting
identities. Must be able
to differentiate learning styles and work effectively with AISB students and
faculty, and AISB & AISS staff. Residential Advisors will work an average
of 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

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 2026.
• 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 June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026.
• Training: Monday, June 1, 2026 - Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 2026 courses or hold other job(s) that would interfere with the position for the duration of the employment term: June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of college.
• Must be a returning student to UNM-Main Campus for the 2026-2027 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/Indigenous students from diverse backgrounds and tribal affiliations.
• Previous AISB RA or participant experience desired.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.