Alumni Coordinator

Student Advanced Level

Alumni Coordinator

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 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: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/27/2026

Position Summary: Organization: Jobs for America's Graduates - New Mexico (JAG-NM) Location: Remote An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

The JAG-NM CAAN Coordinator (Work Study) plays an important role in keeping JAG-NM graduates connected to the organization after they complete the program. Working closely with the Pathways Coordinator and other staff, this position helps maintain the alumni network through communication, events, outreach, and recordkeeping. The JAG-NM CAAN Coordinator will assist with recognizing alumni achievements, promoting networking opportunities, and encouraging graduates to remain engaged as mentors, volunteers, and advocates for JAG-NM. This position provides valuable experience in nonprofi t administration, communications, event planning, and relationship management while offering a flexible work schedule that supports academic success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular communication with JAG-NM alumni through email, phone, and social media.
• Assist with planning and coordinating alumni events, networking opportunities, and recognition activities.
• Update and maintain alumni contact information and engagement records.
• Collect alumni success stories for newsletters, reports, grant applications, and marketing materials.
• Support graduating participants as they transition into the JAG-NM Alumni Network.
• Assist with preparing communications, newsletters, and social media content.
• Provide administrative support for alumni initiatives, meetings, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of JAG-NM.

Schedule: This is a flexible part-time position, generally working 10–20 hours per week based on the student's Federal Work-Study award and class schedule. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support alumni events or organizational activities.

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: Successful candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, be comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and be able to work independently in a remote environment. Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work-Study funding. Previous participation in JAG or experience with student organizations, customer service, or event planning is preferred but not required.

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. Background Check Required.

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.