Marketing Assistant/Unit

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 24,920 - 32,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

A public research university in Los Alamos is seeking a Marketing Assistant to provide support for campus marketing, communications, and outreach activities. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining website content, coordinating events, and processing requests. The position primarily requires on-campus work with potential for hybrid scheduling. Ideal for candidates with strong interpersonal and web management skills, this role offers an hourly pay range of $18.09 - $23.27, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience directly related to duties.
• Completed degree(s) may substitute for experience.
• Ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for marketing and communications.
• Maintain website content and coordinate events.
• Serve as a contact for general campus inquiries.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Active listening

Telephone etiquette

Professional communication

Web content management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Marketing Assistant/Unit

Position Summary

The Marketing Assistant provides administrative and programmatic support for campus marketing, communications, and outreach activities. This position assists with maintaining website content, coordinating the campus events calendar, distributing a bi-weekly campus happenings email, and supporting marketing projects through tools such as Smartsheet. The role also processes invoices and business card requests, tracks event registrations and outreach activities, and supports basic facilities rental inquiries. In addition, the Marketing Assistant serves as a point of contact for general campus inquiries, answers phones, and maintains working knowledge of campus operations while building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. The position is primarily on campus Monday through Fridays. This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with remote Fridays after successful completion of the probationary period, subject to the needs of the campus.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, telephone etiquette, and professional, polished communication.
• Ability to anticipate needs, quickly locate information, and resolve issues without constant supervision.
• Experience with web content management systems (e.g., WordPress or WordPress-like system) to update text, images, and maintain web pages.

Campus

Los Alamos

Department

Los Alamos Branch

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $18.09 - $23.27

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

4/20/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with remote Fridays after successful completion of the probationary period, subject to the needs of the campus.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For consideration please include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Three professional references

Veteran Preference Program

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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 anyother protected class.

Background Check Details

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.