Project Assistant to support Creative Services- COPH

The University of New Mexico seeks a Project Assistant for Creative Services in the College of Population Health. This student employment role involves supporting social media management, content creation, and administrative tasks under direct supervision. Candidates should be creative, possess strong communication skills, and have experience with social media and Microsoft applications. The position requires 10-20 hours per week in a traditional office setting, with some work at events on and off campus.
Student Technical Specialist

Requisition ID
req33569

Working Title
Project Assistant to support Creative Services- COPH

Pay
$18.00 Hourly

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
COPH Deans Office (304A)

Employment Type
Student Employment

Student Type
Work-Study

Status
Non-Exempt

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
6/16/2025

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico College of Population Health is offering a unique opportunity as a Project Assistant to support Creative Services. We are seeking a motivated, creative, focused and accountable candidate with demonstrable experience in various aspects of social media, writing skills, and the fundamentals of photography and design.

This position requires the ability to leverage digital tools and online marketing strategies to aid in the development and promotion of the College of Population Health’s “voice” and UNM’s brand to create successful messaging to a variety of internal and external audiences.

Benefits to the Successful Applicant: Gain direct experience working in higher education communications and the opportunity to create a portfolio of work. The successful applicant will also have numerous opportunities to gain valuable experience in how to successfully interact and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, staff and professional students in a variety of settings.

Successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

1) Highly creative

2) Strong communication skills; verbal and written

3) Self-starter who is able to work independently and collaboratively

4) Experience with social media, particularly Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

5) Experience in Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel

6) Professional mentality and willingness to learn from feedback and take direction

7) Problem-solving skills is a must

8) Fundamental design aesthetic and any experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Express, Photoshop, or Illustrator) a BIG plus

Description of duties:

1) Assists with ideation and planning of social media content calendar

2) Assists in the management of existing College of Population Health social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)

3) Assists in the creation of basic collateral (social media and email graphics) using Adobe Creative Cloud products

4) Posting live to social media and candid photography during events

5) Administrative support for the Manager, COPH Creative Services

Supervision, Hours and Environment:

1) Under direct supervision of the Marketing Manager, College of Population Health

2) 10-20 hours per week, will work around class and exam schedule

3) 9 to12 - month appointment (summer hours available if qualified)

4) Traditional office setting with some work on location at events on and off campus

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

Preferred Qualifications:
• Work Study Eligible
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written
• Experience with social media, particularly Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Experience in Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel
• Problem-solving skills is a must

Application Instructions

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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.