Student Office Assistant

Albuquerque, NM

Salary Not AvailablePart time

Posted 13 days ago

Job Description

Requisition ID

req37869

Working Title

Student Office Assistant

Pay

Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Advising Strategies (688K)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Work-Study

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date

9/7/2026

Position Summary

Core Roles and Responsibilities
The Student Office Assistant will handle a variety of front-desk and administrative duties, including:•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

Schedule
The maximum schedule is up to 20 hours per week, with shifts scheduled in 2–4-hour blocks between M-F, 8:00 AM - 1:00 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 Rio) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Work-Study Award for Spring 2026. Please provide proof of the award with your application.
Demonstrated willingness to learn new systems and follow through with assigned tasks.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
Ability to stay organized, maintain strong attention to detail, and appropriately handle confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous office experience or familiarity with UNM systems.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and professional phone skills.
Knowledge of and experience with Excel and Outlook.
Ability to maintain a positive, solution-oriented, and professional approach in the workplace.

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.

To apply, please submit the following 1. Updated Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Contact information for two (2) references 4. A copy of your Fall 2026 work-study award. 5. A copy of your Fall 2026 semester schedule. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDRED.

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.