Center for Financial Capability Marketing Assistant

University of New Mexico
$14.00 Hourly
remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jan 14, 2026
Requisition IDreq35585 Working TitleCenter for Financial Capability Marketing Assistant Pay$14.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentDean of Students (670A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date1/20/2026 Position Summary We are accepting applications for this position from all students regardless of work study award, however, work study is preferred Marketing is a crucial tool for running a successful high-profile department with diverse programs and goals. The Marketing Assistant position creates a cohesive brand image for the Nusenda Center for Financial Capability (NCFC) at UNM through marketing and graphic design expertise. On an average day, the Marketing Assistant contributes to our departmental photo library, films short-form video content, develops print material for events, manages the NCFC associated social media accounts, and generally uses their creativity to promote the NCFC to the UNM community. Duties include, but are not limited to: Create promotional materials for the NCFC program. Curate cohesive social media content that aligns with UNM brand guidelines. Film and edit videos for social media and websites. Produce original photographic elements featuring campus life, events, and locations. Write and edit original, quality copy for print marketing materials, newsletters, websites, etc. Design and update presentations to enhance training/educational outcomes. Follow a strategic marketing plan to reach goals, forecast marketing needs, and develop realistic deadlines. Involvement at campus tabling events. Post event flyers & maintain information on public displays. Data management related to marketing impressions and engagement Other relevant projects as assigned Marketing Assistant at times collaborates with staff within all units of the Dean of Students Office on projects and assignments as needed. Ideally, this position goes beyond text-based graphics created in Canva and employs photography-based media and social media videography to tell the story of the NCFC. The position is expected to keep up to date metrics to track engagement and contribute to creating periodic reports featuring these data. Work may be completed outside of regular business hours with hybrid remote work, subject to performance and schedule considerations. Most working hours must be completed during 8-5 business hours. Projects may be given with short notice, so time management and communication are key. The successful candidate can expect to work approximately 15-20 hours per week starting in Spring 2026. We are accepting applications for this position from all students regardless of work study award, though a current and/or future work study award is strongly preferred. The Marketing Assistant will assist with front desk coverage, including answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and taking messages for the Dean of Students Office. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications You will be great in this position if you have: Experience managing social media accounts for a department/organization. A creative eye and aptitude for creating high-quality graphic content. The ability to produce high-quality, original copy. A knack for digesting complex and/or large amounts of information and making it simple to understand. Video creation and editing skills suitable for social media. Photography skills, including use of professional camera equipment, smartphone photography, and simple-moderate editing abilities. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills. A Desire to learn and grow one's skillset. The ability to accurately assess project requirements and anticipate and report issues impacting project completion. Skills in the utilization of design and editing programs such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier Pro, etc. Familiarity with basic data tracking and reporting using Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, etc. 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 include a current resume and cover letter with your application. A sample of your graphic design and/or marketing work is strongly recommended. Applications lacking a sample, resume, or cover letter may not be considered. 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.