Job Description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq37246
Working TitleOnline Compliance Assistant
Pay$19.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentUNM Online (ABP)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date7/23/2026
Position Summary

UNM Online is a supportive work environment with staff who are passionate about the mission of the university and who want to do meaningful work in a key part of the university with a healthy work-life balance. There is the opportunity for this to be a multi-semester position. 

The Online Compliance Assistant reports to the Program Planning Officer overseeing online curriculum and distance education compliance. The PPO is also responsible for monitoring state and federal regulations related to distance education and providing guidance on the University’s compliance responsibilities. The OC Assistant helps the unit’s compliance professionals with research and data management support. Under direct supervision, the position will engage with the wider university and higher education community and support the compliance team’s efforts to foster relationships gained by sharing insight and resources.  

UNM Online is looking for someone organized and detailed-oriented, with excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to maintain detailed records. Preferred candidates demonstrate interest in higher education and policy research and have familiarity with online education.

Duties: 

• Helps the compliance team monitor regulatory landscape as it relates to distance education, professional licensure, and related higher education topics.
• Helps team maintain accurate and organized database and file structures.
• Takes comprehensive notes during meetings with academic programs and departments to document essential content, decisions, and action items.
• Follow detailed technical instructions.
• May participate in meetings and communications with university and higher education community.
• May undertake related professional development as appropriate to the objectives of the operating unit. 
• May assist team in researching and recording regulations and requirements associated with professional licensure and their impacts to UNM degree programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled and in good standing as UNM undergraduate or graduate student.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience taking meeting minutes.
• Operational knowledge of collaborative digital tools, such as SharePoint, video/web conferencing, Google Docs, or other tools.
• Interest in legal research and policy analysis as they relate to higher education.
• Interest or experience writing professional documents such as memos, white papers, guidelines, procedures, handbooks, web pages, or other resource materials.

Application Instructions

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Only applications submitted through the official UNM Jobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNM Jobs to submit an application. Cover letter and resume required.

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.