Textbooks Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Bookstore is hiring a Textbooks Assistant in Albuquerque, NM. You will work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment serving students, faculty, staff, and the public with a professional demeanor.

Strong attention to detail, calm composure, and teamwork are essential. Prior retail and POS/cash handling experience is preferred; training is provided. This is a student employment role with flexible duties across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment.
• Ability to give excellent customer service in person, via email, & over the phone.
• Experience with POS applications & cash handling.
• Calm, professional personality.
• Self-motivated with an ability to stay productive.

Responsibilities

• Serve students, faculty, staff, and the public in a high-volume bookstore setting.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and customer service.
• Assist other Bookstore departments as needed and deescalate stressful situations.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth operations and tasks are completed efficiently.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

People skills

Multi-tasking

Calm personality

Self-motivated

Tools

POS system

MS Office

Job description

Textbooks Assistant

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

Location: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Bookstore Main Campus (219A)

Employment type: Student Employment

Student type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 8/11/2026

Position Summary

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD

A great attitude and strong work ethic will be required to be successful at the UNM Bookstore. As a Sales Assistant in Textbooks you will be expected to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to professionally serve our students, faculty, staff, and general public. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deescalate stressful situations are key. The ability to multitask and assist other Bookstore departments as needed are also expected. If you enjoy working in a team environment to deliver the highest level of customer service, we encourage you to apply.

All employees must abide by UNM policies & procedures, as well as internal bookstore policies & procedures.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment
• Ability to give excellent customer service in person, via email, & over the phone
• Experience with POS applications & cash handling
• Calm, professional personality
• Self-motivated with an ability to stay productive

• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong people skills with ability to be a good listener and deescalate
• Intermediate computer skills; MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task

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.