Project Assistant at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35542

Working Title:
Project Assistant

Position Summary:
*****************Work Study Preferred but Not Required**********************

TheDepartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences- a large, complex, clinical department within the UNM School of Medicine- is seeking a student program assistant who will support our administrativeteam.

Under direct supervision, position duties will include:

-Project Assistance: aid in the execution of a variety of projects requiringconsistent and effective communication, organization, resourcefulness, anddiligence.
-Reception:provide front desk reception, greet, and direct visitors, answer phones, takemessages, sort and distribute mail, relay administrative concerns andcommunications.
-Dataentry: assist with data entry across multiple projects including maintain databases and directories, perform data quality checks, andfiling.
-Documentation:draft documents and presentations, assist with reporting, create flyers, andinvitations.
-Office maintenance: assist with supply orders, organize and maintain/restock supplies, shred, recycle and ensure office is welcoming.
-Events: assist with set up, clean up and coordination of meetings/events.

This position requires proficiency in Microsoft applications, honoring confidentiality, attention todetail, and reliability. We are looking for someone who is thoughtful and responsive to requests, resourceful, flexible and patient, and follows through. Excellent administrative and organizationalskills as well as outstanding customer service skills are a must.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Psychiatry Administration (451B)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$13 Hourly

For Best Consideration Date:
2/2/2026

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 your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for this position. Please include references, preferably professional, if available.