Resident advisor

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
• 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, 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
• This position is from January 1, 2025-May 31, 2025.
• Ability to live on campus in a provided single room
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background check

Last updated : 2024-10-23