Student Activities Specialist - Student Orgs in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36612

Working Title:
Student Activities Specialist - Student Orgs

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
The Student Activities Center Specialist position works to oversee the development, implementation, and administration of programs and activities designed to assist in the retention of UNM graduate and undergraduate students and to encourage the development of the general well-being of students within the university's co-curricular environment.

• Facilitation of the UNM Student Organization chartering process. This includes conducting workshops, reviewing applications and bylaws, assisting officers and advisors of over 350 groups.
• Review and approval of outdoor space reservation requests. This includes scheduling, legal, safety and more reviews of requests that come to the office.
• Planning and execution of the annual Recognition Reception and the Lobo Leadership and Involvement Awards ceremony.
• Planning of these events includes catering arrangements, facility setup, multi-department coordination, invitations, guest speakers and more.
• Review and approval of off-campus housing listings
• Co-chair of the Campus Events Committee. Run and facilitate meetings of the campus departments involved in the various events occurring on campus.
• Plan and coordinate campus events and programs
• Front office student employee supervision and front office support.
• Support of all Student Activities Center events and programs.
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Some evening and weekend work required of this position

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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 a more information.

Department:
Student Activities Center (670D)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

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 a 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:
5/22/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a cover letter and resume.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 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: Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or similar field
• Experience advising student organizations
• Experience coordinating recognition programs
• Experience supervising staff/student staff
• Experience developing and executing college campus-wide programs