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

Requisition ID: req35506

Working Title:
Program Assistant

Position Summary:
**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROMALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDY ELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED**
The mission of the Asian American Pacific IslanderResource Center (AAPIRC) is to build a sense of belonging and provideculturally relevant Asian American Pacific Islander programming for all studentsat the University of New Mexico.

AAPIRC is seeking a skilled, energetic, and detail-oriented ProgramAssistant to join a team committed to positively advancing and impacting theoverall education experience and holistic development of the UNM studentcommunity.

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

This position requires in-person work at the Asian American PacificIslander 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.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Asian American Pacific Islander Ctr (449A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$14.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
1/23/2026

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.
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.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position