Alumni Coordinator

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Alumni Coordinator (Work Study) to keep graduates connected through communication, events, outreach, and records. You will help recognize achievements, promote networking, and encourage mentoring and volunteering within JAG-NM.

This remote, flexible, part-time role supports UNM students while gaining nonprofit administration and event-planning experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• Eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with alumni via email, phone, and social media.
• Assist with planning and coordinating alumni events, networking opportunities, and recognition activities.
• Update and maintain alumni contact information and engagement records.
• Collect alumni success stories for newsletters, reports, grant applications, and marketing materials.
• Support graduating participants as they transition into the Alumni Network.
• Assist with preparing communications, newsletters, and social media content.
• Provide administrative support for alumni initiatives, meetings, and special projects.
• Perform other duties to support the mission of JAG-NM.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID: req37601

Working Title: Alumni Coordinator

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/27/2026

Organization: Jobs for America's Graduates - New Mexico (JAG-NM)

Location: Remote

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

Position Summary

The JAG-NM CAAN Coordinator (Work Study) plays an important role in keeping JAG-NM graduates connected to the organization after they complete the program. Working closely with the Pathways Coordinator and other staff, this position helps maintain the alumni network through communication, events, outreach, and recordkeeping. The JAG-NM CAAN Coordinator will assist with recognizing alumni achievements, promoting networking opportunities, and encouraging graduates to remain engaged as mentors, volunteers, and advocates for JAG-NM. This position provides valuable experience in nonprofi t administration, communications, event planning, and relationship management while offering a fl exible work schedule that supports academic success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with JAG-NM alumni through email, phone, and social media.
• Assist with planning and coordinating alumni events, networking opportunities, and recognition activities.
• Update and maintain alumni contact information and engagement records.
• Collect alumni success stories for newsletters, reports, grant applications, and marketing materials.
• Support graduating participants as they transition into the JAG-NM Alumni Network.
• Assist with preparing communications, newsletters, and social media content.
• Provide administrative support for alumni initiatives, meetings, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of JAG-NM.

Schedule

This is a flexible part-time position, generally working 10–20 hours per week based on the student's Federal Work-Studyaward and class schedule. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support alumni events or organizational activities.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, be comfortable using Microsoft Offi ce and Google Workspace, and be able to work independently in a remote environment.

Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Previous participation in JAG or experience with student organizations, customer service, or event planning is preferred but not 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.