Job Description

Student Activities Specialist

Requisition IDreq33516
Working TitleStudent Activities Specialist
Position Grade11
Position Summary

Under general supervision, oversees, coordinates, and advises a variety of activities and programs associated with student campus life, to include the student government, campus-wide events, programming boards, and other related student programs. This position will advise ASUNM Southwest Film Center (Independent/Student Movies), ASUNM Lobo Spirit, and Mortar Board Honor Society.

This position coordinates campus-wide programs including Mid Week Movies (Hollywood Blockbusters), Red Rally, Homecoming, Hanging of the Greens, Cherry Reel Film Festival, Lobo Day, Graduation Flower Sales, Lobopalooza, and more. This position will assist with executing campus-wide programs including: Friday Night Live, Welcome Back Days, Fiestas, Silent Lights, Lobo’s Got Talent, Harry Potter Day, Star Wars Day, and more. It oversees two to three student employees working at the movie theater. This position must be willing to work nights and weekends.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or similar field
  • Experience advising college entertainment programming boards/committees
  • Experience advising college student government committees
  • Experience supervising staff/student staff
  • Experience developing and executing college campus-wide programs
Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentStudent Activities Center (670D)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusExempt
PayMonthly: $3,657.33 - $4,901.87
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date6/6/2025
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach a resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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