Student Employment Job Descriptions

Job description information for students employees.

Reminder: Student employees are considered "at-will" employees. The base pay for student employees is $15.00 an hour.

Student Employment job duties will vary depending on departmental needs. Types of duties may include:

  • Clerical functions (copying, collating, word processing, filing, answering phones, etc.)
  • Compliance with Federal Privacy laws when accessing confidential student information
  • Level of supervision will vary from close to working independently
  • Provide customer service to students, other CNM departments and the public
  • Other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs

Experience and Technical Skills:

  • Experience required will vary depending on specific job duties
  • Appropriate verbal and written communication skills
  • Related coursework may be required

Please Note: Some jobs require specific skills, such as bilingual abilities, heavy lifting, certification/licensure, computer software expertise, etc.

Student Aide V Job (AmeriCorps) Description

AmeriCorps members gain a sense of fulfillment by serving New Mexico's most diverse low-income communities. AmeriCorps is open to students who are interested in building community by working with programs that provide a wide range of community-based services. Examples include:

  • Working with children in afterschool programs
  • Community arts projects
  • Sustainability
  • Civic engagement
  • Community health

All eligible applicants may earn an educational scholarship of up to $2,300 when their designated term of service is completed. To be an active UNM Service Corps Member during a regular semester, the student must be a work-study eligible, full-time CNM student enrolled in a degree-seeking program. You must also be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.