Senior Resident Advisor

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Resident Advisor (SRA) is a live-in student position within the Department of Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH). Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Residence Experience, and the Residence Life Manager, and supervised by a member of the Residence Education senior staff, the SRA supports the operation of an assigned residential community. The role helps create a comfortable, nonthreatening environment where a diverse student population can live and learn, supporting residents’ educational, social, and personal growth and RLSH’s values of Quality, Caring, Learning, and Community. The SRA uses a student-centered approach to identify and address student needs, collaborates with others, solves problems, exercises sound judgment, manages administrative responsibilities, and responds to issues in a timely manner. The position includes all responsibilities of a Resident Advisor, as well as additional administrative duties. SRAs work approximately 25 hours per week throughout the academic year. The anticipated start date is July 2026, unless an opening occurs sooner. Employment is for the entire academic year, including additional time at the beginning and end of each semester. Reappointment for additional academic years is possible but not automatic and depends on job performance and the application process. The position pays $400 monthly and is based at the Main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is student employment and requires living on campus in a provided single room. SRAs may not have outside employment during their first semester; afterward, outside employment, paid internships, or student teaching are limited to three hours. External commitments must be discussed with and approved by the supervisor before the semester begins. During the first semester, course loads are limited to 16 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours unless otherwise approved by the Associate Director for Residence Life. If assigned to Lobo Rainforest, Redondo Village Apartments, or Student Residence Center Apartments, the SRA must work at least half of the Winter 2026 break.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of New Mexico.
Be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM during fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count.
If using Work Study, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Have no outside employment during the first semester; after the first semester, limit outside employment, paid internships, or student teaching to no more than 3 hours.
Discuss and obtain supervisor approval for external commitments before the semester begins.
Limit the first-semester course load to 16 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours unless otherwise approved by the Associate Director for Residence Life.
Submit an unofficial transcript and resume through UNM Jobs.
Pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Maintain full-time enrollment in a degree-granting program at the University of New Mexico.
Earn and maintain at least a 2.75 semester and cumulative GPA.
Complete at least one semester of employment as a Resident Advisor before applying.
Be available for the full academic year.
Be able to live on campus in a provided single room.

Responsibilities

Perform all general Resident Advisor responsibilities.
Work with the building coordinator to maintain an accurate staff duty schedule in the software system.
Assist with administration of the general ledger and other p-card reports, including confirming receipts and program attendance lists.
Conduct biweekly audits of all programming in the community.
Review program submissions weekly for quality and refer programs needing additional components to the building coordinator.
Serve with the building coordinator as co-advisor of the Community Association (CA).
Oversee CA Executive Board recruitment, training, and accountability efforts.
Meet weekly with the CA President to support communication and collaboration.
Oversee the creation, hosting, and evaluation of all CA programs.
Communicate resident concerns raised at CA meetings to building coordinators and the RLSH management team as appropriate.
Maintain and regularly update building social media accounts.
Coordinate staff outings and team development with the building coordinator.
Maintain five weekly office hours for administrative tasks, including three hours during normal business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday).
Perform other general job-related duties as assigned.
If assigned to Lobo Rainforest, Redondo Village Apartments, or Student Residence Center Apartments, work at least half of the Winter 2026 break.