Operations Assistant

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

East Mountain High School seeks a reliable and motivated work-study student to serve as a Student Operations Assistant supporting daily school operations and student services. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced educational environment while contributing to programs that directly benefit middle and high school students.

The position supports essential community services including meal programs, transportation coordination, educational field trips, facilities operations,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM with at least half-time status.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Reliable transportation to the school site.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of student meals, including tracking counts and preparing distribution materials.
• Support transportation logistics for daily routes, extracurricular activities, and field trips.
• Assist with planning and preparation for field trips and school events.
• Help maintain inventory systems for supplies, equipment, and program materials.
• Support facilities operations, including organization of spaces and readiness for activities.
• Assist with processing paperwork related to purchases, reimbursements, and operational requests.
• Input and verify data using spreadsheets and school information systems.
• Troubleshoot minor technology or equipment issues.
• Assist with filing, scanning, shredding, and document organization.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Customer service skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM

Tools

Spreadsheets

School information systems

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID

req37875

Working Title

Operations Assistant

Pay

17.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Civic Engagement (454D)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

Position Summary

Organization: East Mountain High School

Location: 25 La Madiera Rd., Sandia Park, NM

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary

East Mountain High School seeks a reliable and motivated work-study student to serve as a Student Operations Assistant supporting daily school operations and student services. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced educational environment while contributing to programs that directly benefit middle and high school students.
The position supports essential community services including meal programs, transportation coordination, educational field trips, facilities operations, inventory systems, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high standard of service.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with coordination of student meals, including tracking counts and preparing distribution materials
• Support transportation logistics for daily routes, extracurricular activities, and field trips
• Assist with planning and preparation for field trips and school events
• Help maintain inventory systems for supplies, equipment, and program materials
• Support facilities operations, including organization of spaces and readiness for activities
• Assist with processing paperwork related to purchases, reimbursements, and operational requests
• Input and verify data using spreadsheets and school information systems
• Troubleshoot minor technology or equipment issues
• Assist with filing, scanning, shredding, and document organization
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

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

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study
• Reliable transportation to the school site
• Ability to maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Professional demeanor and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

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.