Student Technical Sepcialist

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Native American Health (CNAH) at the University of New Mexico seeks a motivated undergraduate Student Technical Specialist at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque. The role involves assisting with literature reviews, attending WEAVE NM meetings, drafting summary reports, and participating in research training under supervision.

Under supervision of the Program Manager, you will organize the logistics of Aim 3 discussions with community partners, prepare project materials, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM and at least half-time
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and 6 credit hours per term

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews and prepare summary reports under supervision.
• Participate in WEAVE NM research meetings and assist with research training.
• Organize and implement logistics for structured discussions in Aim 3 with community partners.
• Prepare project materials and provide daily support to project faculty, staff, and partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student at UNM

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Working Title: Student Technical Sepcialist

Pay: $18.00 hourly Hourly

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: CNAH (267A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

For Best Consideration Date: 10/19/2026

Position Summary

The Center for Native American Health (CNAH) is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and team-oriented undergraduate student to join our dedicated research team. The Student Technical Specialist will assist with research activities, including conducting literature reviews, participating in WEAVE NM research meetings, drafting summary reports, performing ad hoc research duties, and participating in research training and manuscript preparation. Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Manager, the technical level student employee will be responsible for organizing and implementing the logistics of the structured discussions in Aim 3 with community partners, as well as preparing project materials and providing daily support to project faculty, staff, and partners, as needed.

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

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UNM
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA and maintain good academic standing
• Must maintain enrollment of a minimum of 6 credit hours

EEO

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.