Audio-Visual Office Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a motivated student to support the audio-visual office for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a chance of renewal. You’ll gain hands-on experience with video and audio-visual administrative tasks, technical troubleshooting, and office organization while contributing to a dynamic, student-focused department.

Responsibilities include managing the AV office, equipment checkouts/returns, scheduling for the podcast and video studios, assisting visitors and

Qualifications

• Basic audio-visual skills and technical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Printer/copier experience.
• Office work experience.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours fall/spring semesters.
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AV office and equipment checkouts/returns.
• Assist podcast and video studio scheduling and equipment training.
• Support visitors, students, faculty, and staff; file and organize documents.
• Inventory camera equipment and office supplies; complete errands on campus.
• Provide general support across the department as needed.

Skills

AV basics

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Canva

Phone etiquette

Organization

Education

Enrolled at UNM (degree-seeking)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Advanced Level

• Requisition ID: req37702
• Working Title: Audio-Visual Office Assistant
• Pay: $12.00-$17.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Communication Journalism (839A)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• For Best Consideration Date: 9/10/2026

Position Summary

The Department of Communication & Journalism is seeking a motivated and professional student to assist with our audio-visual office for the 2026-2027 academic year with a chance of renewal. You’ll gain hands-on experience with video and audio-visual administrative tasks, technical troubleshooting, and office organization--all while contributing to an exciting and student-focused department.

Duties include, but are not limited to: managing the AV office, handling equipment checkouts and returns, assisting podcast studio and video production studio scheduling and equipment training, assisting visitors, students, faculty, and staff, filing and organizing documents/files, inventory of camera equipment, technical equipment, and office supplies, running daily errands to a variety of office locations on main campus, and general support of faculty/staff/students within the department and miscellaneousdutiesaround the department as assigned.

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

• Basic audio-visual skills, including computer skills and technical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Printer/copier experience.
• Office work experience.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours fall/spring semesters.
• Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines.
• Experience supporting students, staff, faculty, and office environments in any capacity (tech support, event sign-ins, flyers, emails, etc.)
• Comfortable answering phones, greeting guests, and managing A/V office spaces.
• Familiarity with basic computer tasks such as typing, document formatting, using Adobe, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding or willingness to learn camera equipment checkout processes and classroom technology troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, ability to stay organized, and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Strive for a positive, professional mindset.
• Be able to work at least four days a week. More days/hours are encouraged within the work-study guidelines.
• Work-Study qualified individuals who can work in two to four-hour blocks of time.

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 anyother protected class.