Development Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's School of Engineering seeks a Development Assistant to provide direct administrative support to the Development team, coordinate events, and handle gift stewardship and reporting from Albuquerque, NM.

The role requires strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with a focus on building relationships with alumni and donors and supporting fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of related work experience.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Bachelor’s degree (any area) or three to five years of administrative experience in higher education, non-profit, or similar environment.
• Event management experience with small and large events.
• Exceptional customer service is a plus.
• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook calendaring, MS Teams and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Direct administrative support for the Development team.
• Event coordination.
• Writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (any area)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Development Assistant

Position Summary

The UNM School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and dedicated professional who will contribute to our exciting, fast-paced, high-intensity office. We are a fun but professional team, working to advance alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. Our team is enthusiastic, collaborative, engaging, and has good synergy. This is inspiring work that makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty by connecting, building, and strengthening relationships with alumni and donors.

The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow while developing new skills. They should be a quick learner who is patient and adaptable.

The primary duties include direct administrative support for the Development team, event coordination, writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting.

The UNM School of Engineering is the highest-ranked engineering program in New Mexico, and the only Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) university in the state, putting it in the same class as MIT, Stanford, Purdue and other well-respected engineering programs in the country. Our alumni base is made up of over 16,000 alumni.

In your cover letter please address how you meet the preferred qualifications for this position. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any area) or three to five years of administrative experience in higher education, non-profit, or similar environment.
• Event management experience with small and large events.
• Exceptional customer service is a plus.
• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook calendaring, MS Teams and Zoom.
• Experience with corporate purchasing and credit card management.
• Project management skills with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to proactively solve problems in the moment.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in helping to manage relationships with vendors, alumni, donors, and everyone she/he/they encounters.
• Interest in or experience with graphic design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Aptitude for changing technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

SOE Deans Office (052A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $19.00- $24.77 DOE

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

9/23/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Staff Policy

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.