The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded scholarship program seeking highly motivated, responsible, trustworthy, and enthusiastic individuals with the ability to provide a strong work ethic, initiative, display organization, and positively influence CAMP scholars for the academic year 2024-2025. The selected candidates will have strong interpersonal communication skills, own a strong interest in diversity and student service, and aid with creating, developing, and planning activities pertinent to the success of the CAMP scholars. Peer Leaders will aid CAMP scholars in becoming acclimated to the University of New Mexico and help them learn study skills; Peer Leaders will be expected to serve as role models for incoming first-year students. Peer Leaders are expected to work in a fast-paced team environment, aiding advisors 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, and gaining experience in all areas of day-to-day operations.
CAMP offers flexible work schedules with a range of 10-15 hours per week, with some mandatory evening and weekend hours during cultural events. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, including intermittent or regular front desk coverage. Must be able to work on Fridays. One-hour shifts will not be possible. The position commitment is for one academic year with the possibility of rehire based on eligibility and program needs. If selected for this position, mandatory requirements include a 3-day group training, department orientation and prep week, mandatory attendance at Fall Orientation for the incoming CAMP cohort, and mandatory recurring student staff meetings (dates and times to be announced during the interview process).
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**Please submit a cover letter and resume, applications missing either will be disqualified.** Include class schedule for upcoming semesters (i.e. Summer & Fall 2024).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.