Social Hour Coordinator

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq36329 Working TitleSocial Hour Coordinator Pay$15.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentGlobal Education Office (064A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student Type StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date8/18/2026 Position Summary

To serve as the International Student Activities Coordinator for the Global Education Office (GEO). This person will be the primary point of contact for social events and activities for international students and scholars. This person should be energetic, motivated, self-starter, outgoing and highly organized.

Under the supervision of a GEO staff member, this position will be responsible for coordinating social events for international students and scholars including bi-weekly Social Hour events, up-keep of the online event calendar, coordinate performances for the annual UNM International Festival, plan and report on various cultural trips throughout the year.

Tasks include driving the GEO van and co-planning and chaperoning overnight trips, regular event preparation activities such as reserving venues, getting estimates and communicating with service providers in a timely manner, shopping and running errands off campus for the purpose of set-up and take-down of various programs to be held both on and off campus.

The student must enjoy working with a diverse international community; international experience is a plus but not required.

If you like to have fun and meet new and interesting people, this job is for you!

Position Requirements:

• Must have a U.S. driver's license and US driving experience of at least 12 months.
• Reliable, consistent, adaptable and proactive to ensure proper follow-up/ follow-through in event planning and implementation.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Must be an organized, self-starter that can work independently with limited supervision.
• Open-minded and flexible, capable of creating an inclusive and safe environment for students of diverse backgrounds.
• Must maintain a regular work schedule as much as permissible by program operations.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required by program operations.
• Position requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a digital calendar and creating flyers on Canva.
• Ability to work on a budget and track spending for student events (includes receipt handling, checking rates, inquiring about incentives, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Photoshop and Banner experience a plus).
• Familiarity with the UNM Student Fee Review Board, a plus.
• Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
• Reliable transportation recommended.

Application Instructions

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Required applicant documents: Resume and cover letter. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide at least 3 professional references at the time of interview

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.