Residential Advisor

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

$14.00 per hour
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

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