Operations Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks a reliable Operations Assistant to support daily school operations and student services in a work-study capacity on the Main Albuquerque campus. You will help coordinate meals, transportation, field trips, inventory, facilities, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth programs for middle and high school students.

Ideal candidates are organized, professional, and detail-oriented, capable of handling confidential information, and committed to regular attendance

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• 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

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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM

Job description

Job Details

• 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

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

Minimum 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.