Program Assistant (Shared Resources & Facilities)

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Documentation, Follow Through, Health Science, Laboratory, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Property Management, Research Administration, Research Laboratory, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
Today

Requisition ID
req37255

Working Title
Program Assistant (Shared Resources & Facilities)

Pay
$15.00 Hourly

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Research Administration (099K)

Employment Type
Student Employment

Student Type
Student Employment

Status
Non-Exempt

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
7/29/2026

Position Summary

a. Support Facilities and Shared Resources operations, with a focus on equipment inventory, surplus tracking, labeling, and documentation

b. Assist with space management, including organizing areas, clearing space, and moving equipment as needed

c. Submit, monitor, and follow up on iService requests to ensure timely resolution of facility issues

d. Coordinate and manage building access for visitors

e. Maintain and update building directories, signage, and internal notices

f. Perform data entry and maintain accurate, organized records related to facilities operations

g. Identify, report, and assist in resolving operational or facilities-related issues

h. Provide front desk coverage, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries

i. Assist with general administrative tasks for CCRA staff, faculty, and students

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

a. Current UNM student in good academic standing

b. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

c. Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and strong follow-through on tasks

d. Strong organizational and time management skills

e. Please forward interview questions that will be used for interviews.

f. Background, coursework, or academic focus in science, engineering, or a related technical field

g. Previous experience in a laboratory, research, facilities, or technical environment

h. Prior administrative, customer service, or data entry experience

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1889
WEBSITE
http://www.unm.edu/