Program Assistant

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID

req35506

Working Title

Program Assistant

Pay

$14.00 - $16.00 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

No

For Best Consideration Date

1 / 23 / 2026

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

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum EmploymentQualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM-Main Campus, have aminimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, enrollment in at least half-time (6-credit hours)for the Spring 2026 semester (Audit hours do not count) and, if Work Studyeligible, must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.