Resident Advisor

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Advisor (RA) is a live-in student staff position within Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH), supporting an inclusive residence hall environment that promotes residents’ educational, social, and personal growth. Under the leadership of the Executive Director, Associate Director for Residential Experience, and Residence Life Manager, and under the supervision of Residence Education senior staff, the RA uses a student-centered approach to identify and address student needs, collaborate, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, manage administrative responsibilities, and respond promptly to issues. RAs work approximately 20 hours per week throughout the academic year. The position is expected to start in January 2027 unless an opening occurs sooner. Employment covers the entire academic year, with additional time at the beginning and end of each semester for move-in, move-out, and programming. Apartment-location RAs may be required to work part of winter break. Reappointment for another academic year is possible but is not automatic and depends on performance and the application process. RAs attend weekly Tuesday evening staff meetings and Community Association meetings, complete administrative work, meet with their supervisor, serve overnight on-call rotations, and work three to five hours at an assigned residence hall desk. They build community, support and participate in programming, assist residents, respond to emergencies and conflicts, document policy concerns, and participate in university and departmental events as assigned. During the first semester, RAs may not have outside employment; afterward, outside employment, paid internships, and student teaching are limited to 10 hours. External commitments require prior supervisor approval, and course loads are limited to 16 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours during the first semester.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of New Mexico.
Be enrolled at least half-time (six hours) at UNM during fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count.
If participating in Work Study, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Submit an unofficial transcript and resume with the application through UNMJobs.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Have no outside employment during the first semester; after the first semester, limit outside employment, paid internships, and student teaching to no more than 10 hours.
Discuss external commitments, including student organizations, fraternity or sorority involvement, and volunteer positions, with the supervisor and receive approval before the semester starts.
Limit the course load during the first semester to 16 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours.

Nice To Haves

Maintain full-time enrollment in a degree-granting program at the University of New Mexico.
Maintain at least a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA.
Complete two semesters of college or university experience by the start of employment.
Be available for the full academic year.
Be able to live on campus in a provided single room.

Responsibilities

Attend staff meetings and seminars at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday and participate in Community Association meetings afterward.
Complete paperwork and administrative tasks by applicable deadlines and procedures.
Communicate consistently with and attend weekly or biweekly meetings with the supervisor.
Work overnight on-call shifts, including rotations during evenings and weekends, and respond to emergencies.
Work three to five hours at an assigned SRC, Rainforest, East, or West desk, handling check-ins and check-outs, equipment reservations, lockouts, and related tasks.
Participate actively in the residence hall community and foster a positive, healthy community in the assigned area.
Build rapport with residents through regular interaction, hall presence, and availability.
Support Community Association through meeting attendance, assisting with programs as directed, and encouraging resident involvement.
Serve as a peer support person for residents.
Plan and participate in at least two residence hall programs per month based on residents’ needs and the department’s programming model.
Evaluate program execution at least twice per month to support continual improvement.
Create self-directed learning opportunities, such as informational bulletin boards, that incorporate unit learning outcomes.
Assist resident-generated programs by learning about residents’ goals, interests, and desired experiences.
Attend and participate in training sessions and workshops before each semester.
Facilitate floor-wide meetings during the semester to communicate relevant information.
Assist with and be present throughout departmental functions, including check-ins, check-outs, residence hall tours, and health and safety inspections.
Communicate housekeeping and maintenance needs through appropriate channels.
Participate in selected committees or additional assignments as assigned.
Supervise, implement, and participate in departmental and university events as directed, including 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 address disciplinary situations fairly and consistently.
Document policy infractions and unusual or inappropriate behavior in the incident report database.
Inform the supervisor of inappropriate resident behavior and community concerns, and consult supervisory staff as needed.
Complete training required of Campus Security Authorities.
Apartment-location RAs at Rainforest, Student Resident Center, and Redondo Village Apartments must work a portion of winter break.
Perform other general job-related duties as assigned.