First-Year Success Peer Mentor

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is hiring Peer Mentors to support first-year students transitioning to UNM coursework for Fall 2026. Mentors will work 5–10 hours per week, provide academic guidance, and participate in training and workshops led by COEHS and PASS staff on the Main Campus in Albuquerque.

Ideal candidates are COEHS undergraduates, with experience helping peers, and a commitment to fostering student success and engagement throughout the semester.

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

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 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 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 special focus on support during registration for Spring 2027 courses
• Serve as ambassador of COEHS and their respective department in COEHS
• Submit evaluations and feedback to the COEHS staff and peer mentorship council

Job description

The University of New Mexico is hiring Peer Mentors to support first-year students transitioning to UNM coursework for Fall 2026. Mentors will work 5–10 hours per week, provide academic guidance, and participate in training and workshops led by COEHS and PASS staff on the Main Campus in Albuquerque.

Ideal candidates are COEHS undergraduates, with experience helping peers, and a commitment to fostering student success and engagement throughout the semester.