Community Services Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay starting at $16.50 per hour

Flexible hours around UNM class schedule

Real-world impact and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is hiring Community Services Assistants to provide academic support to K-12 students in the Albuquerque area. This role includes tutoring, workshops, and mentoring to help students overcome educational challenges.

Applicants must be UNM students eligible for Work Study and possess strong communication and teaching skills. Opportunities for professional growth and flexible hours around your class schedule are included.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UNM student with awarded Work Study allocation.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in alignment with UNM’s requirements.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to K-12 students.
• Help students organize their assignments and complete homework.
• Assist students in developing good study habits and test-taking strategies.
• Support in hosting monthly workshops and events for residents.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth residents.

Skills

Proficiency in K-12 subjects

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Position Summary

• Organization: Albuquerque Housing Authority
• Location: Various Locations around the Metro
• An Off-Campus Work-Study position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

The Albuquerque Housing Authority is seeking motivated, patient, and academically driven UNM students to serve as Community Services Assistants. The primary goal of this position is to provide academic assistance, homework help, mentorship to K-12 students, and hosting service coordination workshops and events for residents and students living in AHA housing developments. By bridging the educational gap, Community Services Assistants play a vital role in the AHA mission to empower families toward self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to students (grades K-12) in core subjects including Math, English/Language, Science, and Social Studies.
• Homework Assistance: Help students organize their assignments, understand instructions, and complete homework with accuracy.
• Skill Building: Assist students in developing good study habits, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Service Coordination: Assist the Service Coordination team in identifying non‑academic harriers to learning (such as food insecurity or lack of supplies) and help coordinate referrals to appropriate supportive services or community partners.
• Workshops and Events: Support the Service Coordination team in hosting monthly workshops and events for residents.
• Mentorship: Serve as a positive role model for youth residents, encouraging academic persistence and higher education aspirations.
• Activity Coordination: Assist AHA staff in organizing educational workshops or reading circles during after‑school hours.
• Reporting: Maintain simple logs of student attendance and progress to help AHA track the impact of the program.

Benefits for the Student

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour.
• Real‑World Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of local youth and families.
• Professional Growth: Gain experience in education, social work, and community outreach.
• Convenience: We work around your UNM class schedule.

Supervision

The student will report directly to the Housing Services Director, who will provide orientation, weekly check‑ins, and performance evaluations.

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

• Eligibility: Must be a current UNM student with an awarded Work Study allocation.
• Academic Standing: Must maintain satisfactory academic progress in alignment with UNM’s requirements.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in general K‑12 subjects (high proficiency in Math or English is a plus).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to work with families and children from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Reliability: Must be dependable and punctual, as students and residents will rely on their presence.

Application Information

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. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work‑Study Award. Background Check required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.