Community Services Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Albuquerque Housing Authority is seeking motivated, patient, and academically driven UNM students to serve as Community Services Assistants. The primary goal of this position is to provide academic assistance, homework help, mentorship to K-12 students, and hosting service coordination workshops and events for residents and students living in AHA housing developments. By bridging the educational gap, Community Services Assistants play a vital role in the AHA mission to empower families toward self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• 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)
• If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Must be a current UNM student with an awarded Work Study allocation.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress in alignment with UNM’s requirements.
• Strong proficiency in general K-12 subjects (high proficiency in Math or English is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to work with families and children from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Must be dependable and punctual, as students and residents will rely on their presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to students (grades K-12) in core subjects including Math, English/Language, Science, and Social Studies.
• Help students organize their assignments, understand instructions, and complete homework with accuracy.
• Assist students in developing good study habits, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Assist the Service Coordination team in identifying non-academic barriers to learning (such as food insecurity or lack of supplies) and help coordinate referrals to appropriate supportive services or community partners.
• Support the Service Coordination team in hosting monthly workshops and events for residents.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth residents, encouraging academic persistence and higher education aspirations.
• Assist AHA staff in organizing educational workshops or reading circles during after-school hours.
• Maintain simple logs of student attendance and progress to help AHA track the impact of the program.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour.
• Real-World Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of local youth and families.
• Professional Growth: Gain experience in education, social work, and community outreach.
• Convenience: We work around your UNM class schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed