Operations Assistant

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO


Student Advanced Level
Requisition IDreq36208
Working TitleOperations Assistant
Pay$16.50 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentCivic Engagement (454D)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student Type
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date4/6/2026
Position Summary

Organization: East Mountain High School

Location: 25 La Madiera Rd., Sandia Park, NM

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary

East Mountain High School seeks a reliable and motivated work-study student to serve as a Student Operations Assistant supporting daily school operations and student services. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced educational environment while contributing to programs that directly benefit middle and high school students.
The position supports essential community services including meal programs, transportation coordination, educational field trips, facilities operations, inventory systems, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high standard of service.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Assist with coordination of student meals, including tracking counts and preparing distribution materials
Support transportation logistics for daily routes, extracurricular activities, and field trips
Assist with planning and preparation for field trips and school events
Help maintain inventory systems for supplies, equipment, and program materials
Support facilities operations, including organization of spaces and readiness for activities
Assist with processing paperwork related to purchases, reimbursements, and operational requests
Input and verify data using spreadsheets and school information systems
Troubleshoot minor technology or equipment issues
Assist with filing, scanning, shredding, and document organization
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

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

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study
Reliable transportation to the school site
Ability to maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
Professional demeanor and customer service skills
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

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.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Background Check required. MUST have a Work-Study Award.,

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.



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  • New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)
  • Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of New Mexico is 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. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are dedicated to the goal of building an inclusive and pluralistic faculty and staff. We are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.

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  • Compliance, Ethics and Equal Opportunity at the University of New Mexico
  • Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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