FA26 New Mexico Federal Work Study

September 5, 2026

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About the position

The Federal Work-Study program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a professional setting through employment on campus that supports their career and degree program. It offers eligible students the opportunity to build their resume while they are working towards achieving their degrees. Federal Work-Study employees will provide administrative and office support to various departments at the various campus locations.

Responsibilities

Helps plan, schedule, and implement activities for individual and/or group activities based on the department's needs.
Coordinates and participates in planned activities designed to promote social interaction and intellectual stimulation.
Clerical duties such as answering phones, writing memos, running errands, word documents, xeroxing, faxing, etc.
Assist with the creation of flyers, special events notices, and help publicize events.

Requirements

Must have an unmet financial need as determined by their Cost of Attendance.
Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours (Summer 2025).
Must have a completed FAFSA on file and qualify for the Title IV funding, such as Pell Grant.
Must be in Good Standing with Financial Aid.
Complete two or more semesters with Dine College.
Student must be in Good Standing with Financial Aid and taking more than 5 credit hours for Spring 2026.
Student is not required to have knowledge or experience in clerical duties.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to adapt to new conditions and assignments.
Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual when helping the assigned department.
Demonstrate willingness to learn department functions.
Demonstrate respectfulness to the site supervisor and work-study coordinator.
Demonstrate good behavior for respect of the program.

Nice-to-haves

Must be obtaining an Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree.

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