Literacy Center Technical Specialist

University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job 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 coordinate focus groups, collect and code qualitative data, visualize and communicate qualitative findings, and assist in producing reports

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours).
• Work Study eligibility as applicable.

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

Strong communication skills

Qualitative data analysis

Data visualization

Project coordination

Education

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM

Job description

Student Technical Specialist

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.
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications missing these materials may not be considered.
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