Student Office Assistant

Job Details

• Requisition
• Working Title:
  
  Student Office Assistant
• Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
• Campus:
  Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department:
  Advising Strategies (688K)
• Employment Type:
  
  Student Employment
• Student Type:
  Work-Study
• Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  No
• For Best Consideration Date: 1/19/2026

• Core
  
  Roles and Responsibilities
  • Front-Desk Operations:
    Manage high-volume foot traffic and inquiries, primarily focused on first-time and transfer students in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Information Resource:
    Provide accurate information, clear directions to campus resources and services, and answer phones professionally.
  • Administrative Support:
    Offer general administrative support, including filing, reporting supply needs for ordering, and providing assistance to the Office of Advising Strategies.
  • Clerical Tasks:
    Perform office duties such as typing, document formatting, inputting data, and preparing welcome packets.
  • Marketing/Outreach:
    Actively participate in the planning, promotion, and staffing of 2-3 outreach events per semester, fostering community among transfer students.
  • Office Maintenance:
    Occasional light cleaning and organizing of the office and lobby and supplies.

The maximum schedule is typically 20 hours per week, with shifts scheduled in 2–4 hour blocks between M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Being able to work at least four days a week is encouraged within the work‑study guidelines. Student may also be assigned to work at the UNM Testing & Training Center (located in Casas del Río) as needed.

• Eligibility
  • Must have a Work-Study Award for Spring 2026. Please provide proof of the award with your application.
  • Previous office experience or familiarity with UNM systems.
• Skills
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn new systems and follow through with assigned tasks.
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal, and professional phone skills.
• Technical
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Word).
  • Knowledge and experience with Excel and Outlook.
• Professionalism
  • Ability to stay organized, maintain strong attention to detail, and handle confidential content.
  • Striving for and maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented professional mindset.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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