Resident Assistant (52409)

New Mexico Highlands University; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a Resident Assistant (RA) in Las Vegas, NM. The RA serves as a student leader, mentoring residents, enforcing housing policies, and assisting with residence hall operations. This part-time role requires strong communication, leadership, and a commitment to community safety.

The RA will plan programs, conduct rounds, participate in training, and collaborate with staff to support student success while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at New Mexico Highlands University.
• Maintain good academic and student conduct standing throughout employment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call duty rotation.
• Successfully complete all required training before and during employment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, inclusive residential community that supports student success.
• Build relationships with residents and provide mentorship to peers.
• Respond to emergencies and provide resources and referrals when appropriate.
• Plan and implement educational and social programs for residents.
• Conduct monthly safety and maintenance inspections and complete admin documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

On-call readiness

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Resident Assistant (52409)# Resident Assistant (52409)Las Vegas , NM 87701## OverviewSalary Range$12.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time - RegEducation LevelHigh School or GEDTravel PercentageNoneCategoryStudent## DescriptionThe Resident Assistant (RA) id a student leader responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential community that supports student success.Resident Assistants serve as peer mentors and role models by building relationships with residents, promoting community development, enforcing university housing policies, responding to emergencies, and providing resources and referrals when appropriate. RA's plan and implement educational and social programs, conduct regular community rounds, conducts monthly safety and maintenance inspections, complete administrative documentations, assist with residence hall operations, and participate in training, staff meetings, and departmental initiatives.## QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Must be currently enrolled as a student at New Mexico Highlands University.- Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements established by Residence Life and Housing.- Maintain good academic and student conduct standing throughout employment.- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills,- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call duty rotation.- Successfully complete all required training before and during employment.Preferred Qualifications:- Previous leadership experience in student organizations, residence life, or other campus involvement.- Previous customer service, mentoring, or peer leadership experience.- Experience working with diverse populations.- Knowledge of university resources and student support services.- Previous experience living in on-campus housing.Preferred Skills:- Strong leadership and role-modeling abilities.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Conflict resolution and mediation skills.- Crisis response and sound decision-making abilities.- Community-building and event planning skills.- Organization, time management, and attention to detail.- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while supporting residents.- Cultural awareness and a commitment to fostering an inclusive residential community.