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

Requisition ID: req36012

Working Title:
Sales Assistant

Position Summary:
**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

The UNM Bookstore is looking for multiple retail Sales Assistants. This position is a key part of our team that we rely on to serve students, faculty, and community members on a daily basis. We offer a variety of retail departments right here on campus and are looking for a customer focused, energetic candidate.

While each department is unique, all Sales Assistants will assist customers in person, over the phone, and via email. They will become familiar with UNM Bookstore operations, computer systems, and merchandise. They will also perform data entry, clerical work, and POS functions as needed. In addition, Sales Assistants will maintain the sales floor by cleaning, stocking, and merchandising according to established guidelines. Sales Assistants will abide by UNM and Bookstore policies and procedures, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The UNM Bookstore offers a great, convenient place on campus to work and get real-life work skills. We value our employees as students FIRST, and we work with your class schedules and other obligations for better work/life balance. Growth opportunities are also available with our Student Lead program.

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Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Bookstore Main Campus (219A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$12.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
3/6/2026

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.
Current resume and cover letter are required. In your cover letter please indicate why you wish to work at the UNM Bookstore and what qualifies you for the position. If you believe you are a candidate for a specific department, indicate which department and why you would be the right fit. Be sure to include any experience, skills, or attributes you believe would be an asset for the Bookstore.Please provide your availability for spring and summer broken down by each day of the week and the first day you are available. Note that if this is your first semester at UNM you will not be able to start until the first day of class.