Program Assistant

Student Advanced Level

Working Title: Program Assistant

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 Depending On Experience Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 6/9/2026

Position Summary

Organization: The Mind Research Network

Location: 1101 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

A Work-Study Program Assistant position is available in the Research and Business Operations department at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Under direct supervision, assists with administrative support, accounting and finance support, online research, event planning and research assistance.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide administrative support such as answering phones, scanning, copying, and assisting with ordering supplies.
• Assists in accounting and finance support including reconciling receipts, submitting and tracking reimbursements.
• Performs online research such as booking of travel arrangements, research housing and flights comparing prices.
• Provides assistance with event planning. Assemble course material, track payments, greet participants, and assist with setting up food.
• Provide research assistance as needed, such as downloading research articles, data entry and organizing participant folders.
• Other duties within these areas may be assigned as needed.

As described above, this position offers experience in a variety of areas administrative, accounting and finance, event planning, and research experience. We will be happy to work with the student to tailor their responsibilities to whichever areas that they are most interested in (i.e. more accounting experience if they prefer that over the other areas).

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 - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to do online research.
• Computer skills a must.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma
• Drug Screening
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.

Required upon hire:

• Privacy/HIPAA training
• CITI Human Research Protections training

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 a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.

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.