University of New Mexico
Technical Specialist
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Student Technical Specialist
Requisition IDreq30968
Working TitleTechnical Specialist
Pay$16.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentIT Applications (324A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student Type
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date9/27/2024
Position SummaryThe Information Technologies (IT) Applications Division is hiring for our technical and end-user training team. You will be working with people from all over the university to develop and publish training documentation and videos explaining the latest new systems to UNM business offices and the University community. This is an easy and interesting way to develop a professional portfolio of multimedia materials.
You will work closely with customers and technical staff to develop training materials for various applications and geared toward various user populations. You must have a good attitude, a great work ethic, and genuinely excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). We are looking for team players - personable, detail-oriented self-starters who are able to manage their workload and work with different people on different projects simultaneously. Must be comfortable with technology but no particular technical skills are required beyond those mentioned below. Years of experience are less important than your aptitude, attitude, and ability to master new concepts and situations.
If you are organized, like to be busy and get things done, and like learning new things all the time, this is the position for you!
Please note that the resume and writing sample are required for consideration.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Applicants must be:
-Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
-Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
-If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
-Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented
-Not afraid of technology, able to teach yourself how to use new applications, able to figure things out, not afraid to ask questions, and able to know when to ask for help
-Flexible and able to adapt to occasional changes in assignments and priorities
In addition, applicants must possess:
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills
-Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
-Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-High MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint skills. Visio or other flowcharting and diagramming tools is a plus
-Some video creation and editing skills
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.Required Applicant Documents:ResumeCover LetterWriting Sample: Provide step-by-step instructions explaining to a smart but non-technical person how to send an email (using whichever email client you use).Optional Applicant Documents: Professional portfolio or other supporting documentation of the preferred qualifications.
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.
Requisition IDreq30968
Working TitleTechnical Specialist
Pay$16.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentIT Applications (324A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student Type
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date9/27/2024
Position SummaryThe Information Technologies (IT) Applications Division is hiring for our technical and end-user training team. You will be working with people from all over the university to develop and publish training documentation and videos explaining the latest new systems to UNM business offices and the University community. This is an easy and interesting way to develop a professional portfolio of multimedia materials.
You will work closely with customers and technical staff to develop training materials for various applications and geared toward various user populations. You must have a good attitude, a great work ethic, and genuinely excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). We are looking for team players - personable, detail-oriented self-starters who are able to manage their workload and work with different people on different projects simultaneously. Must be comfortable with technology but no particular technical skills are required beyond those mentioned below. Years of experience are less important than your aptitude, attitude, and ability to master new concepts and situations.
If you are organized, like to be busy and get things done, and like learning new things all the time, this is the position for you!
Please note that the resume and writing sample are required for consideration.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Applicants must be:
-Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
-Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
-If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
-Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented
-Not afraid of technology, able to teach yourself how to use new applications, able to figure things out, not afraid to ask questions, and able to know when to ask for help
-Flexible and able to adapt to occasional changes in assignments and priorities
In addition, applicants must possess:
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills
-Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
-Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-High MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint skills. Visio or other flowcharting and diagramming tools is a plus
-Some video creation and editing skills
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.Required Applicant Documents:ResumeCover LetterWriting Sample: Provide step-by-step instructions explaining to a smart but non-technical person how to send an email (using whichever email client you use).Optional Applicant Documents: Professional portfolio or other supporting documentation of the preferred qualifications.
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.