Program Assistant

Student Intermediate Level

Working Title: Program Assistant

Pay: $15.50 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: El Centro De La Raza (942A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 7/15/2026

Position Summary: El Centro de la Raza will positively impact the transition, retention, and graduation of students through an engaging environment built on academic, cultural, personal, and professional activities. El Centro's Program Assistants are critical to our mission, as student employees who support professional staff with programming and lead projects. Occasionally, they may assist with managing our front office/reception area. Program Assistants are responsible for keeping the "Home Away From Home" environment that El Centro is known for and directing students and other visitors to appropriate resources on campus. Program Assistants will leave UNM and El Centro not only equipped with the knowledge learned from their program of study but also with hands-on experience and tangible skills for post-graduation endeavors.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate & implement events, workshops, & other tasks
• Document creation, drafting, and editing
• Provide stellar customer service
• Assist in designing and giving presentations
• Represent the department at campus events, effectively communicating the value of UNM programs to visitors
• Manage, update, and archive materials and files
• Will assist with cohort-based programming (i.e. Transformar Mentorship Program)
• Communicate with partners & external contacts
• General office duties
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Professional attitude: punctual, responsible, reliable, and proactive.
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Take initiative on events/projects.
• Ability to understand most operating systems and computer software.
• Experience in data entry.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication (written & oral) skills to work effectively with a wide range of diverse communities.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week.

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. To be considered for this position, you must include the following with your application: Resume, Cover Letter, & Fall 2026 Schedule of Availability

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.