Community Services Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36588

Working Title:
Community Services Assistant

Position Summary:
Organization: Albuquerque Housing Authority

Location: Various Locations around the Metro

An Off-Campus Work-Study position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary
The AlbuquerqueHousing Authority is seeking motivated, patient, and academically driven UNM students to serve as Community Services Assistants. The primary goal of this position is toprovide academic assistance, homework help, mentorship to K-12 students, and hosting service coordination workshops and eventsfor residents and students living in AHA housing developments. By bridgingthe educational gap, Community ServicesAssistants play a vital role in the AHA mission to empower families toward self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Support: Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to students (grades K-12) in core subjects including Math, English/Language, Science, and Social Studies.
Homework Assistance: Help students organize their assignments, understand instructions, and complete homework with accuracy.
Skill Building: Assist students in developing good study habits, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
Service Coordination: Assist the Service Coordination team in identifying non-academic harriers to leaning (such as food insecurity or lack of supplies) and help coordinate referrals to appropriate supportive services or community partners.
Workshops and Events: Support the Service Coordination team in hosting monthly workshops and events for residents.
Mentorship: Serve as a positive role model for youth residents, encouraging academic persistence and higher education aspirations.
Activity Coordination: Assist AHA staff in organizing educational workshops or reading circles during after-school hours.
Reporting: Maintain simple logs of student attendance and progress to help AHA track the impact of the program.

Benefits for the Student

Competitive Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour.
Real-World Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of local youth and families.
Professional Growth: Gain experience in education, social work, and community outreach.
Convenience: We work around your UNM class schedule.

Supervision

The student will report directly to the HousingServices Director, who will provide orientation, weekly check-ins, andperformance evaluations
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$16.50 Hourly
Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
5/19/2026

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.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume.MUST have a Work-Study Award.Background Check required.Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.