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University of New Mexico
$15 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jan 13, 2026
Requisition IDreq35538 Working TitlePlease see http://stuemp.unm.edu/tms/index.html Pay$15 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCenter for Student Success (527A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date2/2/2026 Position SummaryIn collaboration with the College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) departments for undergraduate coursework, the Pathways for Academic Support and Success (PASS) team will be organizing and implementing a peer mentorship program for upperclassmen and first-year undergraduates for the Spring 2026 semester. A total of 20 mentors will be hired across the College of Education and Human Sciences major departments - -Department of Special Education -Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences -Department of Individual, Family, and Community Education -Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy We are seeking applicants who are passionate about becoming a mentor to first-year students in your field of study to support and guide them through their academic and UNM journey. This individual should seek to improve the experience of first-year students at COEHS and UNM. Below are the role and responsibilities of the mentors - -Contribute a minimum of five hours and a maximum of ten hours per week toward the peer mentorship initiative -Provide academic guidance and support to first year peer mentees through active listening, navigating challenges, providing resources, and supporting all efforts towards skill development (writing, research, study skills, etc...) -Attend Peer Mentorship training sessions with COEHS staff -Attend Student Success workshop(s) hosted by the PASS office with your mentee -Attend a meeting with program faculty to review important learning opportunities for pre-major students -Meet with their peer mentees throughout Spring semester with special focus on support during registration for Fall 2026 courses -Participate in Summer Send-Off luncheon and celebration hosted during first two weeks of May 2026 -Serve as ambassador of COEHS and their respective department in COEHS -Submit evaluations and feedback to the COEHS staff and peer mentorship council Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications -Program-admitted to a COEHS undergraduate major -Ability to attend meetings, workshops, and events in-person on main campus -Experience with providing support to peers 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. Updated resume required and professional cover letter that details interest in the Peer Mentor role. 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.