Bilingual Student Employee for Physical Therapy

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking a part-time Bilingual Student Employee for the Division of Physical Therapy to support the REACH Pro Bono Clinic. The role requires enrollment at UNM for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with an anticipated 10 hours per week.

The student should be Spanish-language proficient, dependable, and comfortable with technology. Experience with Excel, Google Drive, Google Voice, and OneDrive is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Work-Study eligible if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Contact REACH Clinic participants by phone or text to schedule appointments.
• Make reminder calls or send reminder messages to participants.
• Confirm that participants have received and understood appointment information.
• Assist with filling last-minute appointment cancellations to maximize schedule efficiency.
• Create and maintain the REACH Clinic clinician schedule.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Excel

Google Drive

Google Voice

OneDrive

Dependable

Collaborative

Education

UNM student (Fall 2026)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Drive

Google Voice

OneDrive

Job description

Job Information

• Requisition ID: req37989
• Working Title: Bilingual Student Employee for Physical Therapy
• Pay: Hourly
• Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Orthopaedics Physical Therapy (497J)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required: No
• For Best Consideration Date: 10/8/2026

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a part-time, two-semester student position with the University of New Mexico (UNM) Division of Physical Therapy. The selected student must be currently enrolled at UNM and available during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic semesters.

The student will work with the Division of Physical Therapy's REACH Pro Bono Clinic, which provides physical therapy services to community members who are unable to access physical therapy due to financial barriers.

The successful applicant should be Spanish-language proficient at a minimum conversational level, collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working with technology. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, Google Voice, and OneDrive is preferred.

The position is currently anticipated to be 10 hours per week. Additional hours may be available for office administrative duties, including filing, copying, data entry, and other program support as needed.

Work-Study Responsibilities

• Contact REACH Clinic participants by phone or text to schedule appointments, including communicating with Spanish-speaking-only participants.
• Make reminder calls or send reminder messages to REACH Clinic participants regarding upcoming appointments.
• Confirm that REACH Clinic participants have received and confirmed their appointment information.
• Assist with filling last-minute appointment cancellations to help maintain clinic scheduling and maximize available appointment slots.
• Create and maintain the REACH Clinic clinician schedule to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient use of clinic appointments.

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

Minimum Requirements

• University student enrolled during the Fall 2026 semester and expected to remain enrolled during the Spring 2027 semester
• Spanish-speaking, at least at a conversational level
• Available to work Thursday evenings from 2:30-8:00 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work-Study eligible
• Previous experience with medical interpretation and/or appointment scheduling

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.