Job Description

Requisition IDreq37376
Working TitleTextbooks Assistant
Pay$12.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentBookstore Main Campus (219A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date8/11/2026
Position Summary

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

A great attitude and strong work ethic will be required to be successful at the UNM Bookstore. As a Sales Assistant in Textbooks you will be expected to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to professionally serve our students, faculty, staff, and general public. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deescalate stressful situations are key. The ability to multitask and assist other Bookstore departments as needed are also expected. If you enjoy working in a team environment to deliver the highest level of customer service, we encourage you to apply.

All employees must abide by UNM policies & procedures, as well as internal bookstore policies & procedures.

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Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment
• Ability to give excellent customer service in person, via email, & over the phone
• Experience with POS applications & cash handling
• Calm, professional personality
• Self-motivated with an ability to stay productive

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong people skills with ability to be a good listener and deescalate
• Intermediate computer skills; MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task

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.

Current resume and a cover letter are required. Please indicate in your cover letter what qualifies you for the position, and why you wish to work at the UNM Bookstore. Include current hours you would be available to work for Fall and Winter Break semesters, broken down by each day of the week.

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.