The University of New Mexico

Pay $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly Position Summary

• *WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDY ELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED**

The mission of the Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center (AAPIRC) is to build a sense of belonging and provide culturally relevant Asian American Pacific Islander programming for all students at the University of New Mexico.

AAPIRC is seeking a skilled, energetic, and detail-oriented Program Assistant to join a team committed to positively advancing and impacting the overall education experience and holistic development of the UNM student community.

This position requires advanced critical thinking and writing skills, demonstrated experience developing social media content, robust editing and research skills, dynamic interpersonal and public speaking abilities, and experience assisting with the development of surveys, forms and other data collection tools. The ideal candidate would demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Peer Advisement, Customer & Student Service, Project Management & Event Coordination, Mentoring, and Computer Skills. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: providing general information specific to the department and/or the University, assisting with special projects and programming, conducting group presentations & campus tours, data entry, managing spreadsheet applications, publication layout and development, maintaining confidential records and information, and additional job-related duties as assigned.

This position requires in-person work at the Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in the planning & implementation of all AAPIRC programs and events throughout the academic year.
• Support the operational development components of AAPIRC communications, including but not limited to: reviewing & editing drafts, researching campus events and activities for partnership & collaboration opportunities, and creating event flyers and announcements.
• Assist with department data collection projects, including tasks associated with developing, generating, and archiving AAPIRC reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Support the development of AAPIRC student employee training materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Employment Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM-Main Campus, have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, enrollment in at least half-time (6-credit hours) for the Spring 2026 semester (Audit hours do not count) and, if Work Study eligible, must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and an established record of providing superior customer service is critical to the position.
• Expertise/competency utilizing Adobe Creative applications (Illustrator, lnDesign, Adobe Express, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Internet Navigation is required.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong writing, research, and public speaking/communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow specific instructions/procedures and work both independently and as a team member.
• Display commitment to understanding and honoring the confidentiality of student records and information
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadline and time constraint assignments
• Exhibit positive work ethic, initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn new skills through training guided by the AAPIRC staff and leadership
• Average work hours during the Spring semester are 25-28 per week, dependent on department needs. Additional assignments and work hours may be assigned. Continued employment through the Summer 2026 term and beyond will be determined through the department performance evaluation process.
• Applicants that can commit to the Program Assistant position for a minimum of one year are highly desirable.

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 receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must: 1. Complete Online Application 2. Attach/upload Resume 3. Attach/upload a Cover Letter (see Cover Letter instructions below) 4. Attached/upload Spring 2026 Course Schedule 5. Attach/upload Spring 2026 schedule and time-blocks of availability to work. Incomplete Applications may not be considered. Cover Letter Requirements: Please introduce yourself, describe your relevant experience & demonstrated skills specific to the outlined job duties, responsibilities & qualifications; and outline how you anticipate contributing to the success of the Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center.

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.