African American Student Services (AASS) is seeking candidates for Residential Advisors for the 2024 African American Student Services Summer Bridge Program. The Residential Advisor will support helping incoming first year Black students transition to UNM through this 2-week residential program. The Summer Bridge Program will provide students an opportunity to get a head start on connecting with UNM resources and getting involved on campus while receiving academic credit.

Residential Advisors will serve as mentors and provide supervision in housing for the duration of the program. Under the guidance and supervision of the Summer Bridge Program Coordinator, Residential Advisors will be responsible for living on campus with student participants, assisting in planning and coordinating evening programming and one weekend excursion. Residential Advisors will be responsible for ensuring students are following UNM and AASS guidelines and adhering to housing rules and regulations. Residential Advisors will receive paid training prior to the start of the program and attendance is mandatory in order to be a successful Residential Advisor for the program. Training will occur between May 21 - May 24.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiar with UNM African American Student Services or a desire to learn more about the department

- Knowledgeable of UNM resources and events relevant to a first year student

- Strong Communication Skills

- Dependable to complete tasks without direct supervision

- Strong Leadership Skills

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.

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.