Marketing and Communications Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Marketing and Communications Assistant for the School of Engineering Dean’s Office. This student position involves creating news content, proofreading, and assisting with social media, photography, and design tasks in line with UNM Brand guidelines.

You will interview, write, fact-check, and produce visual content for newsletters and departments, while supporting the Marketing Manager with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or better, pursuing any degree.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Express.
• Proofreading and editing skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Strong customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and to make evaluative judgements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, write and fact-check news-related content for the School’s departments, newsletter and social media accounts.
• Take photos and/or video for stories and social media posts.
• Produce flyers and other graphic design projects in accordance to UNM Brand guidelines and standards.
• Support the SoE Marketing Manager with administrative tasks related to communications and marketing projects.

Skills

AP Style

Editing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Express

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Position Summary: The UNM School of Engineering Dean’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, creative student to assist with communications and marketing efforts. This student must be able to interact professionally with students, faculty and staff. Key attributes of a student in this position are a willingness to learn, ability to proofread content and personal initiative.

Duties

Conduct interviews, write and fact-check news-related content for the School’s departments, newsletter and social media accounts.

Take photos and/or video for stories and social media posts.

Produce flyers and other graphic design projects in accordance to UNM Brand guidelines and standards.

Support the SoE Marketing Manager with administrative tasks related to communications and marketing projects.

Please provide a portfolio with at least three writing samples and any multimedia work you would like to share.

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or better, pursuingany degree.
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Experience with the AdobeCreative Suite and Adobe Express
• Proofreading and editing skills
• Outstanding attention to detailand ability to follow specific instructions
• Strong customer service,verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentialityof records and information
• Abilityto analyze, troubleshoot and to make evaluative judgements
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel and Word

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Position Details

• Requisition ID: req37864
• Working Title: Marketing and Communications Assistant
• Pay: $15.00 Hourly
• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: SOE Deans Office (052A)
• Employment Type: Student Employment
• Student Type: Student Employment
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required: No
• For Best Consideration Date: 9/17/2026

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.