Literacy Center Technical Specialist

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

Requisition ID

req38151

Working Title

Literacy Center Technical Specialist

Pay

$23.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

CCRCE Admin (365B)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Student Employment

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

10/16/2026

Position Summary

The College of Education & Human Sciences is seeking to hire a graduate student employee to contribute to a grant funded project. This project will conduct statewide research, assessment, environmental scanning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and reporting required to inform development of the New Mexico Literacy Institute.

The student employee will:

• 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.

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD

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

• Current COEHS graduate student
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with analyzing, preparing, and reporting qualitative data
• Experience or coursework in the teaching of literacy in K-12 settings is preferred.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.