First-Year Peer Mentor - Pathways Support

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 6,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is seeking Peer Mentors to support first-year students as they transition to UNM coursework for Fall 2026. You will work with COEHS departments across several majors to guide students through academic and campus resources.

Mentors commit 5–10 hours per week, participate in training, assist with Student Success workshops, and help students register for Spring 2027 courses, serving as ambassadors for COEHS.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a COEHS undergraduate program.
• Commitment to supporting first-year students.
• Ability to work in-person on main campus.

Responsibilities

• 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 mentees through active listening, navigating challenges, providing resources, and supporting skill development.
• Attend Peer Mentorship training sessions with COEHS staff.
• Attend and assist the facilitation of Student Success workshop(s) hosted by the PASS office.
• Attend meetings with program faculty to review important learning opportunities for pre-major students.
• Meet with mentees throughout Fall semester with focus on Spring 2027 course registration.
• Serve as ambassador of COEHS and their department in COEHS.
• Submit evaluations and feedback to COEHS staff and peer mentorship council.

Skills

Active listening

Academic guidance

Peer support

Communication

Education

COEHS undergraduate major

Job description

University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is seeking Peer Mentors to support first-year students as they transition to UNM coursework for Fall 2026. You will work with COEHS departments across several majors to guide students through academic and campus resources.

Mentors commit 5–10 hours per week, participate in training, assist with Student Success workshops, and help students register for Spring 2027 courses, serving as ambassadors for COEHS.