• Job Description

  Req#: req27644

  Student Monthly

  Requisition ID	req27644
  Working Title	Resident Advisor
  Pay	$300 Monthly
  Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
  Department	RLSH Res Ed Program (215F0)
  Employment Type	Student Employment
  Student Type	Student Employment
  Status	Exempt
  Background Check Required	Yes
  For Best Consideration Date	11/24/2023
  Position Summary	Under the leadership of the Director and the Assistant Director for Residence Life and the supervision of member of the Residence Education senior staff, the Resident Advisor (RA) is a live-in student position that plays an integral role in the function of the department of Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH). As RLSH aims to enhance educational, social, and personal growth for residents, the Resident Advisor helps to create conditions within the residence halls that allow a diverse student population to live and learn in a comfortable, nonthreatening environment. To best aid the department in achieving these goals, the Resident Advisor must employ a student-centered approach, the ability to identify and address student needs, a desire to collaborate, strategic problem-solving ability, sound judgment, administrative management skills, and a timely response to problems that arise. RAs will work approximately 20 hours per week throughout the academic year. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Administration Attend all staff meetings and seminars at 7:00PM every Tuesday and training workshops prior to each semester Hold regular floor meetings for information exchange and planning Complete all paperwork for various job components in accordance with corresponding deadlines Assist and be present throughout the entirety of check in and check out activities and functions Communicate and meet weekly or bi-weekly with their supervisor Participate in selected committee or additional assignments Communicate housekeeping and maintenance service requirements through appropriate channels Works up to five hours per week at a Residence Life area desk handling check ins/outs, equipment, and other administrative tasks. Community Development & Programming Be an active and integral member of the residence hall community, and work to develop a positive healthy community in their assigned area Build a community in their living unit by establishing rapport with residents and maintaining a sufficient hall presence and availability to get to know residents Plan and participate in residence hall programming to meet the needs of the residents based on the department's programming model Evaluate program execution to ensure continual improvement in programming throughout the year Serve as a resource person in assisting resident generated programs Support and participate in the building and success of Community Association through regular meeting attendance, helping with CA Programs as directed, and encouraging residents to get involved Supervise, implement, and participate in large department and university events as directed including but not limited to: Res-Hall-A-Daze, Class Crawl, Olympiad, Preview Days, Hanging of Greens, Resident Advisor Selection Student Conduct, Intervention, & Support Respond to, mediate, and when necessary, refer living unit conflicts to professional staff or appropriate campus resources Serve as a peer supporter for residents Identify, respond to, and confront disciplinary situations in the halls in a fair and consistent manner Document all policy infractions and any unusual or inappropriate behavior via the incident report database Inform supervisor of inappropriate resident behavior and concerns within the community, and consult with supervisory staff as required Perform on-duty responsibilities during specific times and respond to emergency situations Register as a Campus Security Authority with University of New Mexico Police Department *Beginning Fall 2022: All Resident Advisors who are employed in the apartment locations (Rainforest, Student Resident Center, & Redondo Village Apartments) will be required to work a portion of the winter break Other general job-related duties, as assigned. Term and Conditions of this appointment include: The period of employment is for the entire academic year, including additional time at the beginning and end of each semester RAs may return to their position for additional academic year appointments; reappointments are not automatic and are based on job performance and the outlined application process Have no outside employment during the first semester, and have no more than 10 hours of outside employment, paid internships or student teaching after the first semester in the job Discuss and receive approval for all external commitments (student organizations, Fraternity/Sorority involvement, volunteer positions, etc.) with supervisor prior to the start of the semester Limit course load to 16 undergraduate/9 graduate credit hours during the first semester of employment
  Minimum Qualifications	Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  Preferred Qualifications	To be eligible for this position, candidates must: Maintain enrollment as a full-time student in a degree granting program at the University of New Mexico Earn and maintain at least a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA Have completed two semesters of college or university experience by the start of employment Be available to the fill the position for the full academic year Ability to live on campus in a provided single room Successfully pass a pre-employment background check Additional Preference: Candidates who currently or formerly lived at Lobo Rainforest.
  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. To fully complete the application process for the Resident Advisor position, applicants must: 1) Complete a supplementary application which can be found at the following link; this supplementary form must also be completed for consideration: https://tinyurl.com/UNMRAS 2) Include a copy of your Unofficial Transcript with this application in UNM Jobs. Instructions for finding your Unofficial Transcripts in Lobo Web can be accessed at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1aD3KPboYrSUVpteDhOb0QwSnM/view?pli=1. 3) Upload a resume with this application in UNM Jobs. Please note: Position requires pre-employment background check
  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.

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