Online Compliance Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for an Online Compliance Assistant in the UNM Online (ABP) department on the Main campus in Albuquerque, NM. This student employment role supports compliance professionals with research, data management, and meeting documentation.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, with strong written and interpersonal communication skills, and an interest in higher education policy analysis. Potential for multi-semester engagement exists.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing as UNM undergraduate or graduate student.
• Experience taking meeting minutes.
• Interest in higher education policy research.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory landscape related to distance education and professional licensure.
• Maintain accurate and organized database and file structures.
• Take comprehensive notes during meetings to document content and action items.
• Follow detailed technical instructions.
• Participate in meetings with university and higher education community.
• Research and record regulations impacting UNM degree programs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Meeting minutes

Written communication

Policy research

Digital collaboration tools

Legal research interest

Tools

SharePoint

Video conferencing tools

Google Docs

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID: req37246

Working Title: Online Compliance Assistant

Pay: $19.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: UNM Online (ABP)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required:

For Best Consideration Date: 7/23/2026

UNM Online is a supportive work environment withstaff who are passionate about the mission of the university andwhowant to do meaningful workin a key part of the universitywitha healthy work-life balance. There is the opportunity for this to be a multi-semester position.

The Online Compliance Assistant reports to the Program Planning Officer overseeing online curriculum and distance education compliance. The PPO is also responsible for monitoring state and federalregulationsrelated to distance education and providing guidance on the University’s compliance responsibilities. The OC Assistanthelpsthe unit’s compliance professionals with research and data management support. Under direct supervision, the position will engage with the wider university and higher education community and support the compliance team’s efforts tofoster relationships gained by sharing insight and resources.

UNM Online is looking for someoneorganized and detailed-oriented,with excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, andthe ability tomaintain detailed records.Preferred candidates demonstrate interest in higher education and policy research and have familiarity with online education.

Duties:

• Helps the compliance team monitor regulatory landscape as it relates to distance education, professional licensure, and related higher education topics.
• Helps team maintain accurate and organized database and file structures.
• Takes comprehensive notes during meetings with academic programs and departments to document essential content, decisions, and action items.
• Follow detailed technical instructions.
• May participate in meetings and communications with university and higher education community.
• May undertake related professional development asappropriate tothe objectivesof the operating unit.
• May assist teamin researchingand recording regulations and requirements associated with professional licensure and their impacts to UNMdegree programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Equivalencies not found for this position

MinimumJob Requirements:

• Currently enrolled and in good standing as UNM undergraduate or graduate student.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience taking meeting minutes.
• Operational knowledge of collaborative digital tools, such as SharePoint, video/web conferencing, Google Docs, or other tools.
• Interest inlegal research and policy analysis as they relate to higher education.
• Interest or experiencewriting professional documents such asmemos, white papers, guidelines, procedures, handbooks, web pages, or other resource materials.

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.