Resident Advisor

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•$300•Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Residential Experience, the Residence Life Manager, and the supervision of the Residence Education senior staff, the Resident Advisor (RA) is a live-in student staff position that plays an integral role in the function of the department of Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH). RLSH aims to enhance educational, social, and personal growth for residents and further the values of Quality, Caring, Learning, and Community. The Resident Advisor helps to create conditions within the residence halls that allow a diverse student population to live and learn in a comfortable, inclusive environment. To aid the department in achieving these goals, the Resident Advisor must employ a student-centered approach, the ability to identify and address student needs, a desire to collaborate, strategic problem-solving ability, sound judgment, administrative management skills, and a timely response to problems that arise. RAs work approximately 20 hours per week throughout the academic year. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. The anticipated start date for this position is in late July 2026 unless there are openings that occur sooner.

Requirements

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Nice To Haves

Maintain enrollment as a full-time student in a degree granting program at the University of New Mexico
Earn and maintain at least a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA
Have completed two semesters of college or university experience by the start of employment
Be available to fill the position for the full academic year
Ability to live on campus in a provided single room
Successfully pass a pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

Attend all staff meetings and seminars beginning at 7:00PM every Tuesday.
Attend and actively participate in Community Association on Tuesday evenings after staff meetings end.
Complete all paperwork and other administrative tasks for job components in accordance with corresponding deadlines and procedures.
Communicate consistently through and attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings with their supervisor.
Work overnight on call duty shift that may include weekends and breaks.
Work at least three but no more than five hours at the SRC, Rainforest, East, and/or West desk depending on assignment. Desk tasks include handling check ins/outs, equipment reservations, lock outs, and similar administrative tasks.
Be an active and integral member of the residence hall community, and work to develop and foster a positive healthy community in their assigned area.
Establish rapport with residents through regular interactions with residents and maintaining a sufficient hall presence and availability to assigned community.
Support and participate in the building and success of Community Association through regular meeting attendance, helping with CA Programs as directed, and encouraging residents to get involved.
Serve as a peer support person for residents.
Perform overnight on call duty responsibilities in a rotation with other student staff members during evenings and weekends and respond to emergency situations.
Plan and participate in residence hall programming at least twice per month to meet the needs of the residents based on the department's programming model.
Evaluate program execution at least twice per month to ensure continual improvement in programming throughout the year.
Create self-directed (“passive”) learning opportunities such as informational bulletin boards that incorporate unit learning outcomes.
Serve as a resource person in assisting resident-generated programs by learning about residents’ goals, interests, and desired experiences.
Attend and participate in training sessions and workshops prior to each semester.
Facilitate floor wide meetings during the semester to relay pertinent information.
Assist and be present throughout the entirety of departmental functions (check ins, check outs, residence hall tours, health and safety inspections, etc.).
Communicate housekeeping and maintenance service requirements through appropriate channels.
Participate in selected committee or additional assignments as assigned.
Supervise, implement, and participate in department and university events as directed including but not limited to: Preview Days, Res-Hall-A-Daze, Class Crawl, Olympiad, Lobo Reclaim, Hanging of Greens, and Student Staff Selection.
Respond to, mediate, and refer living unit conflicts to professional staff or appropriate campus resources.
Identify, respond to, and confront disciplinary situations in the halls in a fair and consistent manner.
Document all policy infractions and any unusual or inappropriate behavior via the incident report database.
Inform supervisor of inappropriate resident behavior and concerns within the community and consult with supervisory staff as required.
Complete all trainings required of Campus Security Authorities.
All Resident Advisors who are employed in the apartment locations (Rainforest, Student Resident Center, & Redondo Village Apartments) will be required to work a portion of the winter break.
Other general job-related duties, as assigned.