Student Office Assistant

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.

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