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University of New Mexico

Office Assistant

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$13.50/hr

Requisition ID req37272 Working Title Office Assistant Pay $13.50 Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Continuing Education Cont Ed (ABO) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type ...

University of New Mexico

Office Assistant

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$13.50/hr

Requisition ID req37272 Working Title Office Assistant Pay $13.50 Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Continuing Education Cont Ed (ABO) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type ...

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How much do ed assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for ed assistant in Rio Rancho, NM is $17.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.65 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ed Assistant vs Teacher?

AspectEd AssistantTeacher
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification or associate degreeBachelor's degree in education or related field; state certification often required
Work EnvironmentAssist in classrooms, support teachers, work with students under supervisionLead classrooms, develop lesson plans, assess student progress
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, special education programs, daycare centersPublic and private schools, educational institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding support roles in educationUnderstanding teaching responsibilities and qualifications

Ed Assistants primarily support teachers and work under supervision, often with less formal education requirements. Teachers have more responsibilities, including lesson planning and student assessment, and typically hold a bachelor's degree and certification. Both roles are vital in educational settings, but they differ in scope, qualifications, and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Ed Assistant job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,541 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Office Assistant

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

University of New Mexico
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$13.50/hr

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID
req37272
Working Title
Office Assistant
Pay
$13.50 Hourly
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Continuing Education Cont Ed (ABO)
Employment Type
Student Employment
Student Type
Student Employment
Status
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
No
For Best Consideration Date
9/4/2026
Position Summary
UNM Continuing Education (CE) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Student Office Assistant to join our Registration team.
UNM Continuing Education is committed to providing innovative, accessible learning opportunities to individuals, organizations and communities in New Mexico and around the world.
Student Office Assistants are an extremely valuable part of the CE Registration Team and support Continuing Ed in a variety of ways to meet our many business needs. We are looking for students with a positive attitude who like to learn, demonstrate responsibility and possess strong attention to detail. In order to achieve CE's objectives and goals, the Student Office Assistant must be reliable and provide a high level of customer service to our participants and customers. Student Office Assistants will help participants by telephone and in-person using various resources. Furthermore, Student Office Assistants provide assistance to our program managers, help with various administrative projects, and learn the basic tasks found in an office environment.
UNM CE provides students with valuable work experience. We also like to involve our student employees in ongoing learning and training with our staff, and work to send our students out into the world with job maturity and professionalism.
This position requires working in person. UNM CE is located north of UNM Main campus and provides free off-campus parking.
Federal or State Work-Study is required.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum availability required is 12 hours per week during regular business hours;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information;
  • Customer service oriented with phone and people skills;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Data Entry;
  • Ability to prepare routine correspondence and other basic written material;
  • Ability to organize and maintain a professional work area;
  • Proactive and action oriented;
  • Punctual and reliable.
Duties and Responsabilities:
  • Answer telephones, register participants, greet and direct visitors;
  • Maintain and monitor incoming e-mails to UNMCE Registration;
  • Provide customer support for None for the Road Program;
  • Perform a variety of routine data entry, reporting, and data maintenance tasks;
  • Assist on special projects: doing research, compiling summaries and data reports as needed;
  • Copy and/or duplicate materials as requested;
  • Some light lifting (up to 25lbs) and light cleaning;
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

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 resume, cover letter, copy of work study award and Fall 2026 class schedule.
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.

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