Peer Leader

Requisition IDreq37139 Working TitlePeer Leader Pay$15.50 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentEl Centro De La Raza (942A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date7/20/2026 Position Summary

The CAMPerinos program at the University of New Mexico (UNM) aims to support students from Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) backgrounds during their critical first year of college, providing them with academic guidance, peer mentoring, culturally responsive programming, and targeted financial assistance.

The selected candidates will have strong interpersonal communication skills, have a strong interest in diversity and student service, and assist with creating, developing, and planning activities pertinent to the success of the CAMPerinos scholars. Peer Leaders will aid CAMPerinos scholars in adjusting to the University of New Mexico by helping them learn study skills and serving as role models for these first-year students. Peer Leaders are expected to work in a fast-paced team environment, aiding El Centro staff with scholars' academic progress, attending meetings conducive to the program's needs, being knowledgeable in freshman-level courses, participating in program trainings and activities, maintaining office space, gaining experience in all areas of day-to-day operations, and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

CAMPerinos offers flexible work schedules of approximately 20 hours per week, with some mandatory evening and weekend hours during cultural events.

Required:

• Minimum 2.8 overall GPA with passing grades in Math and/or English courses
• At least a sophomore standing as of Fall 2026 semester
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to complete tasks in a group setting
• Possess the following qualities: strong communication skills, ability to follow through on requests, problem solving, demonstrate critical thinking and creative skills, positive attitude, and ability to facilitate group activities
• Ability to use social media to promote, disseminate, and celebrate CAMPerinos-related activities, students, and accomplishments

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Preferences:

•  Work-Study Award for 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Campus involvement or knowledge about the UNM Main campus and various student resources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Experience directly related to the duties of tutoring and mentoring

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.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following with your application: Resume, Cover Letter, & Fall 2026 Schedule of Availability

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.