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Textbooks Assistant

University of New Mexico

$12.00 Hourly

United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque

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Dec 16, 2025

Requisition IDreq35384
Working TitleTextbooks Assistant
Pay$12.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentBookstore Main Campus (219A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date12/22/2025
Position Summary

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

A great attitude and strong work ethic will be required to be successful at the UNM Bookstore. As a Sales Assistant in Textbooks you will be expected to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to professionally serve our students, faculty, staff, and general public. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deescalate stressful situations are key. The ability to multitask and assist other Bookstore departments as needed are also expected. If you enjoy working in a team environment to deliver the highest level of customer service, we encourage you to apply.

All employees must abide by UNM policies & procedures, as well as internal bookstore policies & procedures.

Click here for more information on all UNM Bookstore departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in retail environment
Ability to give excellent customer service in person, via email, & over the phone
Experience with POS applications & cash handling
Calm, professional personality
Self-motivated with an ability to stay productive

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent customer service skills
Effective communication skills
Strong people skills with ability to be a good listener and deescalate
Intermediate computer skills; MS Office Suite
Ability to multi-task

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.

Current resume and a cover letter are required. Please indicate in your cover letter what qualifies you for the position, and why you wish to work at the UNM Bookstore. Include current hours you would be available to work for winter break and the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters, broken down by each day of the week.

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.