C2C Peer Mentor
University of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary
$13 / HOUR
Quick overview
This is a high-energy, hands-on role supporting high school and incoming first-year college students interested in healthcare careers through summer pathway programs, serving as an on-site liaison for participants, teachers, and administrators. Responsibilities include providing peer support, assisting with activity and research project organization, enforcing program policies, and building student self-confidence and readiness for college.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Sophomore/2nd year standing or above as of Fall 2026 with a minimum GPA of 2.5, able to work 28+ hours per week between Monday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and must pass a background check. Preferred qualifications include being an alumnus of a relevant UNM HSC OfDEI - C2C Program and pursuing a degree related to health careers.
Job description
Requisition IDreq36144 Working TitleC2C Peer Mentor Pay12.50 Hourly CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentVice Chancellor for Diversity (296A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredYes For Best Consideration Date3/31/2026
Position Summary
High energy, hands-on position working with high school students and incoming college first-year students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
The UNM (University of New Mexico) Health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (OfDEI) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Peer Mentor position supporting its Communities to Careers summer pathway programs. Peer Mentors will serve as on-site liaisons for student participants, teachers, administrators, throughout summer programming.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for providing peer support to student participants. Students range from high school freshman – incoming college first-year students. Assist with the organization and implementation of the student activities to enhance leadership skills and team building among the participating students. Assist with the organization and implementation of a student research project. Ensure compliance and enforce Communities to Careers program policies and procedures. Act as a resource to program participants by sharing information about various aspects of the UNM community. Assist the Program Specialist with organization and implementation activities. Provide a positive environment for the students by establishing a strong rapport with them. Encourage, motivate, and help build their self-confidence and readiness to begin college. Initiate and develop open communication with student participants. Will assist OfDEI program staff in the fulfillment of the organization’s objectives and goals. Chaperone student participants daily, on field trips, and off-site activities. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Working Conditions and Physical Effort Minimal limited exposure to physical risk. Minimal limited physical effort required. Walking from UNM Main to UNM HSC (Health Sciences Center) campus daily is required. Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment with occasional outdoor environment. Ability to attend summer program staff orientation on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3, 2026 (Subject to Change)
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to work 28+ hours per week, hours to be fulfilled between Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Sophomore/2nd year standing or above as of Fall 2026. Minimum GPA of 2.5 1-year experience working directly with young people and related to the responsibilities specified. Must pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Alumni of a UNM HSC OfDEI - C2C Program Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with young adults or near-peers. Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving. Reliable and responsible while having the flexibility to adapt to fast paced work environment. Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team. Pursuing a degree related to health careers. 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. Please provide a resume 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.
