Student Office Assistant

Requisition ID

req37470

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

No

For Best Consideration Date

8/7/2026

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 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 Rio) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Category Minimum Qualifications Prefered Qualifications

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.

Profesionalism

Ability to stay orgainzed, maintain strong attention to detail, and handle confidential content.

Striving for and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented professional mindset.

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.

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.