Summer Bridge Resident Advisors
About The Position
The Student Resident Advisor (RA) for the African American Student Services (AASS) Summer Bridge Academy plays a vital role in supporting incoming first-year students during a rigorous and transformative three-week transition program. This position is designed for current UNM students who are passionate about mentorship, leadership, and fostering inclusive, community-centered environments. RAs will live alongside program participants during the two-week residential component and provide continued support during the one-week virtual experience. They will help facilitate students’ academic, social, and personal transition to college while upholding program expectations and university policies. Program Dates In-Person (Residential): Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 Online Engagement: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 28, 2026 RAs are expected to begin training through the month of May
Nice To Haves
- Current UNM student in good academic and disciplinary standing
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment
- Commitment to supporting student success and culturally responsive programming
- Availability for all program dates, including training
- Previous experience in mentorship, leadership, or residential life
- Familiarity with campus resources and student support services
Responsibilities
- Serve as a peer mentor and role model for incoming first-year students
- Build meaningful relationships with participants and foster a strong sense of community
- Support students in navigating academic expectations, time management, and college life
- Provide culturally grounded guidance aligned with AASS values and mission
- Live in assigned residence halls and ensure student safety and well-being
- Enforce housing policies, program guidelines, and UNM Student Code of Conduct
- Maintain visibility and availability during designated duty hours (including evenings and weekends)
- Respond appropriately to student concerns, conflicts, or emergencies
- Assist with workshops, academic sessions, and co-curricular programming
- Support excursions, events, and community-building activities
- Help create an engaging and structured environment that reflects the fast-paced nature of the program
- Maintain consistent communication with assigned students during the online week
- Assist with facilitating virtual check-ins, activities, and academic accountability
- Encourage student participation in hybrid/online learning environments
- Attend all required staff trainings and meetings
- Communicate regularly with AASS staff regarding student progress and concerns
- Complete incident reports and other documentation as needed
- Collaborate with fellow RAs and program staff to ensure student success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
