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Summer Bridge Resident Advisors

University of New Mexico
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Mar 17, 2026
Requisition IDreq36150 Working TitleSummer Bridge Resident Advisors Pay Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentAfrican American Student Svc AASS (946A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date3/31/2026 Position Summary 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 Key Responsibilities Student Support & Mentorship 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 Residential Life & Supervision 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 Program Facilitation 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 Virtual Engagement 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 Administrative & Team Collaboration 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 Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications 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 Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in applying to be the summer bridge resident advisor and how you would like to contribute to the program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.