Program Assistant

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

6d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is looking for an enthusiastic graduate student who can provide a variety of administrative roles to support the department and gain hands-on experience in office operations, events and communications. This position is only for the summer 2026 (June 1-Aug 7).

Nice To Haves

Current graduate student in the Spanish & Portuguese program preferred
Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with students and visitors
Organized and able to manage tasks independently
Comfortable with basic computer tasks (Word, email, simple data entry)
Interest in supporting department events and student engagement
Available during summer business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; schedule can be flexible)
Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred

Responsibilities

Welcome and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the main office
Answer and direct phone calls and respond to basic inquiries
Pick up and sort mail and packages; make occasional on-campus deliveries
Help with everyday office tasks like data entry, document formatting, copying, scanning, and filing
Keep office supplies stocked and organized; submit work requests when needed
Help schedule and manage conference room calendars
Support departmental events and projects
Assist with tracking department equipment and materials
Help update the department’s social media and website
Represent the department at New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned