Development Assistant

Development Assistant

The UNM School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and dedicated professional who will contribute to our exciting, fast-paced, high-intensity office. We are a fun but professional team, working to advance alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. Our team is enthusiastic, collaborative, engaging, and has good synergy. This is inspiring work that makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty by connecting, building, and strengthening relationships with alumni and donors. The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow while developing new skills. They should be a quick learner who is patient and adaptable. The primary duties include direct administrative support for the Development team, event coordination, writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting. The UNM School of Engineering is the highest-ranked engineering program in New Mexico, and the only Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) university in the state, putting it in the same class as MIT, Stanford, Purdue and other well-respected engineering programs in the country. Our alumni base is made up of over 16,000 alumni.

In your cover letter please address how you meet the preferred qualifications for this position. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment - All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications - Event management experience with small and large events. Exceptional customer service is a plus. High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook calendaring, MS Teams and Zoom. Experience with corporate purchasing and credit card management. Project management skills with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues. Ability to proactively solve problems in the moment. Exercise tact and diplomacy in helping to manage relationships with vendors, alumni, donors, and everyone she/he/they encounters. Interest in or experience with graphic design. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. Ability to create, compose and edit written materials. Aptitude for changing technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Campus - Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department - SOE Deans Office (052A)

Employment Type - Staff

Staff Type - Regular - Full-Time

Pay - UNM Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52

Benefits Eligible - This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement - As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than.25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required - Yes

For Best Consideration Date - 4/20/2026

Eligible for Remote Work - No

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 an application with resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please address how you meet the preferred qualifications for this position. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. 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.