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Registrars Assistant

University of New Mexico
$15.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jul 28, 2025
Requisition IDreq34039 Working TitleRegistrars Assistant Pay$15.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentOff Campus Work Study (454F) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student Type StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date8/11/2025 Position Summary Organization: New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Location: 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award The Registrar's Assistant will support the Registrars Department by contributing to various research initiatives and collections management tasks. This role involves hands-on work with historical documents, artifacts, and fossils, requiring strong research, organizational, and communication skills. This position works a maximum of 15 hours per week (30 hours per two-week pay period). Key Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research using historical documents and museum media archives to interpret and organize information. Work independently to investigate the history of artifacts using limited or vague source material, and draft detailed descriptions of 3D objects for museum records. Maintain a digital database ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Handle artifacts and fossil specimens with care, adhering strictly to museum protocols for preservation and safety. Draft and edit departmental documents and assist in monitoring the physical condition of collection items. Inspect specimens on exhibit to document condition and record environmental conditions-such as temperature and humidity-of exhibit cases to ensure compliance with conservation and loan agreements. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Availability to work weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. 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 submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. 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.