Student Engagement Leader in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Student Intermediate Level
Requisition ID req37724
Working Title Student Engagement Leader
Pay $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Asian American Pacific Islander Ctr (449A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 8/31/2026
Position Summary

**WEARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDYELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED**

The mission of the Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center (AAPIRC) isto build a sense of belonging and provide culturally relevant Asian AmericanPacific Islander programming for all students at the University of New Mexico.

AAPIRC is seeking a welcoming, energetic, and detail-oriented StudentEngagement Leader to join a team committed to positively impacting the overalleducation experience and holistic development of the UNM student community. TheStudent Engagement Leader is responsible for assisting with the management ofthe AAPIRC reception/entry/multi-use areas and supporting the professionalstaff with projects. This position is the first point of contact for AAPIRCvisitors on a daily basis including students, staff, and community members. Theideal candidate would demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:Interpersonal Engagement and Public Speaking, Customer & Student Service,Event Coordination Assistance, Campus Resources Knowledge, Computer Skills,Social Media Content Development.

This position requires in-person work at the Asian American Pacific IslanderResource Center and must be available to work some evenings.

Dutiesand Responsibilities
1. Create a welcoming, fun, and professional environment for students andvisitors.
2. General office duties including, but not limited to: managing the receptionarea and student multi-use spaces, appropriately directing phone calls,scheduling appointments, and providing program information and tours of thedepartment.
3. Assist with the development and creation of flyers, posters, and othermarketing materials.
4. Assist and participate in the planning & implementation of all AAPIRCprograms, workshops, and events.
5. Represent the department at campus tabling events and school/communityvisits.
Assist with department data collection projects, including tasks associatedwith managing and archiving AAPIRC materials and files.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

MinimumEmployment Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM-Main Campus, have a minimum 2.75cumulative GPA, enrollment in at least half-time (6-credit hours) for the Fall2026 semester (Audit hours do not count) and, if Work Study eligible, must meetSatisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills and an establishedrecord of providing superior customer service is critical to the position
- Professional attitude and character: punctual, responsible, reliable, andproactive
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions/procedures and workboth independently and as a team member
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadline and time constraintassignments
- Competency utilizing Adobe Creative applications (Illustrator, lnDesign,Adobe Express, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,Outlook), and Internet Navigation is required
- Display commitment to understanding and honoring the confidentiality ofstudent records and information
- Exhibit positive work ethic, initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, andwillingness to learn new skills through training guided by the AAPIRC staff andleadership
- Availability to work 20-25 hours per week, dependent on department needs.Additional assignments and work hours may be assigned. Continued employmentthrough the Summer 2026 term and beyond will be determined through thedepartment performance evaluation process.
- Applicants that can commit to the Student Engagement Leader position for aminimum of one year are highly desirable.

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. Attach/upload Fall 2026 Course Schedule 5. Attach/upload Fall 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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.