Recruitment Coordinator

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator (Work Study) for Jobs for America's Graduates - New Mexico (JAG-NM). This off-campus, work-study role focuses on recruiting alumni, building relationships, and supporting events and communications for the CAAN network.

Flexible part-time schedule (10–20 hours/week), remote work, and eligibility for Federal Work-Study funding are required. Prior involvement with JAG or student orgs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with JAG-NM alumni via email, phone, and social media.
• Find and recruit JAG-NM alumni to join NM-JAG CAAN.
• Assist with planning and coordinating alumni events, networking opportunities, and recognition activities.
• Update and maintain alumni contact information and engagement records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID: req37600

Working Title: Recruitment Coordinator

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/27/2026

Organization: Jobs for America's Graduates - New Mexico (JAG-NM)

Location: Remote

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

Position Summary

The JAG-NM CAAN Recruitment Coordinator (Work Study) will recruit recent and past JAG-NM Graduates to become a member of the JAG-NM Career Alumni Association Network. In Close communication with the JAG-NM CAAN Coordinator they will build relationships and memberships with alumni while also recruiting current participants of the program. Meanwhile, the JAG-NM Recruitment Coordinator will assist their colleges with Event Planning for the Alumni Association as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with JAG-NM alumni through email, phone, and social media.


• Find and Recruit JAG-NM alumni to join NM-JAG CAAN


• Assist with planning and coordinating alumni events, networking opportunities, and recognition activities.


• Update and maintain alumni contact information and engagement records.


• Collect alumni success stories for newsletters, reports, grant applications, and marketing materials.


• Support graduating participants as they transition into the JAG-NM Alumni Network.


• Prepare communications, newsletters, and assist with social media content.

Schedule

This is a flexible part-time position, generally working 10–20 hours per week based on the student's Federal Work-Study award and class schedule. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to support alumni events or organizational activities.

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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, be comfortable using Microsoft Offi ce and Google Workspace, and be able to work independently in a remote environment.

Applicants must be eligible for Federal Work-Study funding.

Previous participation in JAG or experience with student organizations, customer service, or event planning is preferred but not required.

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.