University of New Mexico is hiring : Communication & Outreach Specialist in Albuq

Overview

The Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico is looking for a creative, skilled, and detail-oriented individual to join our Business Operations Communications and Events team as a Communication & Outreach Specialist . Reporting directly to our Communication and Events Operations Manager, the Communication & Outreach Specialist will develop communication content to be distributed through a variety of communication channels to convey the richness and breadth of the opportunities offered by Anderson.

Anderson is a world-class business school with award winning faculty and programs, offering a wide array of degree programs for a diverse student population. At Anderson, you will be joining a distinguished organization with a rich history of delivering top-tier business education to students and a staff team who work hard daily to create a rich environment where we can thrive while delivering outstanding results and service to our internal and external customers.

The successful candidate will have a passion and skill for writing, a strong sense of curiosity, and the ability to work well with a team to most effectively promote the activities and opportunities at Anderson.

Specific duties will include :

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and review public relations materials for Anderson, to include fact sheets, articles, newsletter content, and speeches.
• Working closely with the Communications and Events team and Anderson leadership, develop a library of content to effectively demonstrate the value offered by Anderson.
• Conduct interviews and write compelling articles featuring a diverse range of individuals, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and external collaborators.
• Learn and understand the mission of the various programs within Anderson to support their activities through targeted promotional materials and follow-up articles.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department ASM Administration (224B)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type Regular - Full-Time

Status Exempt

Pay Monthly : $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required Yes

For Best Consideration Date 10 / 1 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid following probationary period. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement.

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 the following for a complete application :

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and / or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https : / / policy.unm.edu / university-policies / 3000 / 3280.html.

Refer to https : / / policy.unm.edu / university-policies / 3000 / 3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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