Literacy Center Qualitative Research Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences is seeking a graduate student employee for a grant-funded project as Literacy Center Technical Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.

The student will assist with coordinating focus groups, coding and analyzing qualitative data, visualizing findings, and helping prepare a preliminary report by December 3, 2026 and a final report by January 31, 2027. This role is designated as Student Employment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• If Work Study, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating focus groups and collecting qualitative data.
• Organize, code, and analyze qualitative data collected from focus groups.
• Visualize and communicate qualitative findings.
• Assist in developing a preliminary report due December 3, 2026, and a final report due January 31, 2027.
• Assist with project coordination and logistics.

Skills

Focus group coordination

Qualitative analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Education

UNM degree-seeking student

Job description

The University of New Mexico College of Education & Human Sciences is seeking a graduate student employee for a grant-funded project as Literacy Center Technical Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.

The student will assist with coordinating focus groups, coding and analyzing qualitative data, visualizing findings, and helping prepare a preliminary report by December 3, 2026 and a final report by January 31, 2027. This role is designated as Student Employment.