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Peer Learning Facilitator- First Year

University of New Mexico
$18.00 to $21.00 DOE Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2026
Requisition IDreq36601
Working TitlePeer Learning Facilitator- First Year
Pay$18.00 to $21.00 DOE Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentIntegrative Engineering (500A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date7/10/2026
Position SummaryAre you a School of Engineering student who is passionate about teaching? Are you interested in giving back to first year students and helping contribute to a positive first year students? Do you enjoy explaining, encouraging, mentoring, or coaching?

Apply to be a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF) for the First Year Engineering Program!

We are hiring several new PLFs for the Fall 2026 semester. In this role, you will support the First Year Engineering (FYE) instructors to help create a high quality and positive educational students for all incoming first year students to School of Engineering. The FYE supports students from all SoE majors, including all engineering disciplines, computer science, and construction management.

Your primary job responsibilities will include:
- Attending class and supporting students in working on active learning activities and design projects
- Hosting extra support hours for the students
- Giving feedback on student work to help them know where they've gone wrong and how to improve
- Giving students advice on student success and major selection
- Meeting with the instructional team to provide feedback and understand upcoming assignments
- Meeting to receive professional development about the PLF role
Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.



Preferred Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: None

Preferred qualifications:

- Junior or senior standing in a SOE major
- Experience with teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or other educational activities
- Experience with research activities or campus leadership / student organizations
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lead and create a positive educational environment



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 submit the following through UNM jobs:
A current resume. In your resume, please be sure to highlight any experience you have with the preferred qualifications.
A cover letter. In your cover letter or additional attachment, please cover your interests, qualifications, and ideas for what you'd like to achieve as a PLF.

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.



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