Requisition IDreq37724
Working TitleStudent Engagement Leader
Pay$12.00 - $14.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAsian American Pacific Islander Ctr (449A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date8/31/2026
Position Summary
**WE
ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDY
ELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED**
The mission of the Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center (AAPIRC) is
to build a sense of belonging and provide culturally relevant Asian American
Pacific Islander programming for all students at the University of New Mexico.
AAPIRC is seeking a welcoming, energetic, and detail-oriented Student
Engagement Leader to join a team committed to positively impacting the overall
education experience and holistic development of the UNM student community. The
Student Engagement Leader is responsible for assisting with the management of
the AAPIRC reception/entry/multi-use areas and supporting the professional
staff with projects. This position is the first point of contact for AAPIRC
visitors on a daily basis including students, staff, and community members. The
ideal 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 Islander
Resource Center and must be available to work some evenings.
Duties
and Responsibilities
1. Create a welcoming, fun, and professional environment for students and
visitors.
2. General office duties including, but not limited to: managing the reception
area and student multi-use spaces, appropriately directing phone calls,
scheduling appointments, and providing program information and tours of the
department.
3. Assist with the development and creation of flyers, posters, and other
marketing materials.
4. Assist and participate in the planning & implementation of all AAPIRC
programs, workshops, and events.
5. Represent the department at campus tabling events and school/community
visits.
Assist with department data collection projects, including tasks associated
with managing and archiving AAPIRC materials and files.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalencies not found for this position
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum
Employment Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM-Main Campus, have a minimum 2.75
cumulative GPA, enrollment in at least half-time (6-credit hours) for the Fall
2026 semester (Audit hours do not count) and, if Work Study eligible, must meet
Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills and an established
record of providing superior customer service is critical to the position
- Professional attitude and character: punctual, responsible, reliable, and
proactive
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions/procedures and work
both independently and as a team member
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadline and time constraint
assignments
- 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 of
student records and information
- Exhibit positive work ethic, initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, and
willingness to learn new skills through training guided by the AAPIRC staff and
leadership
- Availability to work 20-25 hours per week, dependent on department needs.
Additional assignments and work hours may be assigned. Continued employment
through the Summer 2026 term and beyond will be determined through the
department performance evaluation process.
- Applicants that can commit to the Student Engagement Leader position for a
minimum 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 decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
