What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Assistant position at The University of New Mexico?
- Application date for best consideration is September 23, 2026
- Apply here:
- Requisition: 37904 - Development Assistant - UNM Jobs Career Site :: The University of New Mexico
The UNM School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and dedicated professional who will contribute to our exciting, fast-paced, high-intensity office. We are a fun but professional team, working to advance fundraising and alumni and industry engagement. Our team is enthusiastic, collaborative, engaging, and has good synergy. This is inspiring work that makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty by connecting, building, and strengthening relationships with alumni and donors.
The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow while developing new skills. They should be a quick learner who is patient and adaptable.
The primary duties include direct administrative support for the Development team, event coordination, writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting.
The UNM School of Engineering is the highest-ranked engineering program in New Mexico, and the only Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) university in the state, putting it in the same class as MIT, Stanford, Purdue and other well-respected engineering programs in the country. Our alumni base is made up of over 16,000 alumni.
In your cover letter please address how you meet the preferred qualifications for this position. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (any area) or 3-5 years of administrative experience in higher education, non-profit, or similar environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Event management experience with small and large events.
- Exceptional customer service is a plus.
- Experience with corporate purchasing and credit card management.
- Project management skills with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues.
- Ability to proactively solve problems in the moment.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in helping to manage relationships with vendors, alumni, donors, and everyone she/he/they encounters.
- Interest in or experience with graphic design.
- High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook calendaring, MS Teams and Zoom.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
- Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
- Aptitude for changing technologies.