Senior Resident Advisor na University of New Mexico

Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Residence Experience, the Residence Life Manager, and the supervision of member of the Residence Education senior staff, the Senior Resident Advisor (SRA) is a live-in student position that plays an integral role in the function of the department of Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH).

RLSH aims to enhance educational, social, and personal growth for residents and further the values of Quality, Caring, Learning, and Community. The Senior 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 Senior 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.

SRAs will work approximately 25 hours per week throughout the academic year. The anticipated start date for this position is in January 2026 unless there are openings that occur sooner.

Position responsibilities include all those of a Resident Advisor (RA) with additional administrative requirements to support the success of your assigned residential community.

Additional position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 On a weekly basis:

• Serve as a role model and peer mentor for student staff in assigned community.
• In conjunction with building coordinator, support and participate in the building and success of Community Association (CA) through weekly meeting attendance, helping with CA Programs as directed, and encouraging residents to get involved.
• Assist with the administration of the general ledger and other p-card report such as confirming the presence of receipts and program attendance lists.
• Assist in ResLife Portal upkeep or other program-tracking related administrative tasks.
  Maintain five working office hours per week, at least 3 of which should be during normal business hours (8:00AM-5:00PM, M-F).
• Maintain and regularly update building social media accounts.

On a monthly basis:

• In conjunction with building coordinator, coordinate and maintain building duty schedule.
• In conjunction with building coordinator, coordinate team development opportunities.

On an “as needed” basis:

• Works at least two and no more than five hours per week at a Residence Life area desk handling check ins/outs, equipment, and other administrative tasks.
• In the absence of the building coordinator, serve as a point of contact for routine questions and/or make appropriate referrals to other housing professional staff.
• If assigned to Lobo Rainforest, Redondo Village Apartments, or Student Residence Center Apartments must work at least half of the Winter 2025 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
• SRAs 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 3 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 unless otherwise approved by the ADRL

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.

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 2.75 semester and cumulative GPA
• Have completed at least one semester of employment as an RA before applying for the position
• Be available to 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

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.

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.