Peer Leader

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

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 Spring 2026 semester. The selected candidates will have strong interpersonal communication skills, own a strong interest in diversity and student service, and assist with creating, developing, and planning activities pertinent to the success of the CAMP scholars. Peer Leaders will aid CAMP 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.

CAMP offers flexible work schedules of approximately 20 hours per week, with some mandatory evening and weekend hours during cultural events. The position commitment runs from January 12 through May 15, 2026.

Required

• Minimum 2.8 overall GPA with passing grades in Math and/or English courses
• At least a sophomore standing as of Fall 2025 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 CAMP-related activities, students, and accomplishments

Preferences

• CAMP Alumni
• 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

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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.