Student Engagement Leader

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center seeks a Student Engagement Leader to greet visitors, support programs, and assist with communications and events.

This in-person role requires strong interpersonal skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to work 20-25 hours weekly. Enrolled UNM students with 6-credit hours preferred; work-study eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM-Main Campus with minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Enrollment at least half-time (6 credit hours) for Fall 2026; Work Study eligibility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional environment for students and visitors.
• Handle reception area, direct calls, schedule appointments, and provide program information.
• Assist in creating flyers, posters, and other marketing materials.
• Participate in planning and execution of AAPIRC programs, workshops, and events.
• Represent the department at campus tabling events and visits; assist with data collection and archiving.

Skills

Interpersonal engagement

Public speaking

Customer service

Event coordination

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Adobe Creative

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Degree-seeking student

GPA 2.75

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Express

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Position: Student Engagement Leader

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Asian American Pacific Islander Ctr (449A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: (not specified)

For Best Consideration Date: 8/31/2026

Position Summary

**WEARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS & WORKSTUDYELIGIBILITY IS PREFERRED** The mission of the Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center (AAPIRC) isto build a sense of belonging and provide culturally relevant Asian AmericanPacific Islander programming for all students at the University of New Mexico. AAPIRC is seeking a welcoming, energetic, and detail-oriented StudentEngagement Leader to join a team committed to positively impacting the overalleducation experience and holistic development of the UNM student community. TheStudent Engagement Leader is responsible for assisting with the management ofthe AAPIRC reception/entry/multi-use areas and supporting the professionalstaff with projects. This position is the first point of contact for AAPIRCvisitors on a daily basis including students, staff, and community members. Theideal candidate would demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:Interpersonal Engagement and Public Speaking, Customer & Student Service,Event Coordination Assistance, Campus Resources Knowledge, Computer Skills,Social Media Content Development. This position requires in-person work at the Asian American Pacific IslanderResource Center and must be available to work some evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create a welcoming, fun, and professional environment for students andvisitors.
2. General office duties including, but not limited to: managing the receptionarea and student multi-use spaces, appropriately directing phone calls,scheduling appointments, and providing program information and tours of thedepartment.
3. Assist with the development and creation of flyers, posters, and othermarketing materials.
4. Assist and participate in the planning & implementation of all AAPIRCprograms, workshops, and events.
5. Represent the department at campus tabling events and school/communityvisits. Assist with department data collection projects, including tasks associatedwith managing and archiving AAPIRC materials and files.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Minimum Employment Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM-Main Campus, have a minimum 2.75cumulative GPA, enrollment in at least half-time (6-credit hours) for the Fall2026 semester (Audit hours do not count) and, if Work Study eligible, must meetSatisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills and an establishedrecord of providing superior customer service is critical to the position
• Professional attitude and character: punctual, responsible, reliable, andproactive
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions/procedures and workboth independently and as a team member
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadline and time constraintassignments
• Competency utilizing Adobe Creative applications (Illustrator, lnDesign,Adobe Express, and Photoshop), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,Outlook), and Internet Navigation is required
• Display commitment to understanding and honoring the confidentiality ofstudent records and information
• Exhibit positive work ethic, initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, andwillingness to learn new skills through training guided by the AAPIRC staff andleadership
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week, dependent on department needs.Additional assignments and work hours may be assigned. Continued employmentthrough the Summer 2026 term and beyond will be determined through thedepartment performance evaluation process.
• Applicants that can commit to the Student Engagement Leader position for a minimum of one year are highly desirable.

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.