Operations Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Student Intermediate LevelRequisition ID req38103
Working Title Operations Assistant
Pay $18.00 Hourly
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department A & S Interdisciplinary Programs (286A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 10/15/2026
Position Summary

The Arts &Sciences Interdisciplinary Science Cooperative (ISC) was established in 2019 inthe state-of-the-art Physics & Astronomy Interdisciplinary Science (PAS)facility to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the University andbeyond and strengthen research and educational outcomes.

The ISCsupports seven Centers and Core Laboratories engaged in interdisciplinaryresearch at UNM and beyond. ISC operations provide administrative, financial,research, facility, and project support to help faculty, staff, and studentssucceed in a collaborative research environment.

This positionprovides an opportunity for a student to develop practical workplace skills inadministration, communication, financial processes, technology, and projectcoordination while gaining professional experience in a collaborativeuniversity research environment.

Under directsupervision, the Student Operations Assistant provides administrative andoperational support to the ISC and its affiliated Centers and CoreLaboratories. This is a 20-hour-per-week work-study position. Applicants mustsubmit proof of their current work-study award with their application.

• The StudentOperations Assistant will assist the Senior Operations Manager and OperationsSpecialist with duties that may include:
• Perform general office duties, including sorting mail, shipping and receiving, copying, scanning, filing, and greeting and directing visitors.
• Perform data entry, review administrative records for accuracy, and assist with generating routine and ad hoc reports from University systems and databases.
• Assist with processing per diem, mileage, and other routine reimbursements using UNM Chrome River.
• Maintain inventories of office supplies, materials, and equipment and assist with established equipment check-out procedures.
• Assist with facility-related service requests and coordination of routine IT support requests.
• Assist with ISC meeting room reservations, calendars, and preparation of meeting and event spaces.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of the ISC Communiqu and other routine communications.
• Perform routine on-campus errands as needed in support of ISC operations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current eligibility for a UNM Work-Study award.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills with a professional and helpful attitude.
• Experience using electronic calendars, email, and scheduling systems.
• Experience with office and communication software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to perform occasional light lifting associated with office supplies, packages, equipment, and meeting or event setup.

TIMECOMMITMENT: 20 hours per week, agreed schedule determined by studentsclass schedule and their available time to work Monday through Friday.

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.

Resume Cover Letter Copy or other documentation of your current Work-Study award

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