GMCCEE Instructional Assistant

University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM seeks a GMCCEE Instructional Assistant at the student employment level. The role supports Civil Construction & Env Engrr instructors with day-to-day classroom activities under supervision.

The position requires current UNM enrollment and an interest in helping others learn, with duties including activity planning, material preparation, and routine grading or tutoring as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with others in a variety of situations.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Interest in helping others learn or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Under detailed instruction from the instructor, assists in facilitating classroom activities.
• Sets up and monitors usage of classroom equipment and supplies; ensures items are returned to storage.
• Communicates with students and answers questions on routine issues.
• Assists with safety procedures and injury prevention.
• Plans activities and prepares teaching materials for classes.
• Prepares and develops teaching aids for use in the classroom, including handouts.
• May lecture or tutor students.
• Grading classwork and keeping records.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teaching/helping others

Academic requirements

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID: req38270

Working Title: GMCCEE Instructional Assistant

Pay: $15.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Civil Construction & Env Engrr (456A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 11/2/2026

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides routine on-call assistance to Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering instructor in the day-to-day performance of classroom and associated activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under detailed instruction from the instructor, assists in facilitating classroom activities carried out by students.
• Sets up and monitors usage of classroom equipment and supplies; ensures that equipment and supplies are returned to storage after use.
• Communicates with, assists, and answers questions from students as required on routine day-to-day classroom issues.
• Practices appropriate safety and injury prevention methods and procedures.
• Plan activities and prepare materials for classes being instructed.
• Prepare and develop various teaching aids for use in the classroom, including activity sheets and handouts.
• May lecture.
• May tutor students.
• Grade classwork.
• Keep records/folders of classwork.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Current UNM student.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with others in a variety of situations.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Interested in helping other learn or teaching helpful.
• Minimum GPA, credits, class, or specific CCEE course may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.