Office Assistant

University of New Mexico
13.50 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2026
Requisition IDreq36277 Working TitleOffice Assistant Pay13.50 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentDean of Students (670A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date4/15/2026 Position Summary WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office is seeking a self-motivated, professional, and reliable individual to provide professional customer service and reception support. Our office directs the Nusenda Center for Financial Capability, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Lobo Well-Being, and other programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals. As an Office Assistant, you'll help keep our office running smoothly and assist students in navigating university services. This position will start training during Spring 2026 and has the opportunity to continue into the 2026-2027 academic year. Work-study is preferred but not required for consideration. Applicants must be able to work in-person on Main Campus during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. Duties & Responsibilities Greets students, staff, faculty, and visitors Answers multi-line phones and receives in-person inquiries in a professional manner Maintains a log of inquiries, calls, and other communications Opens and routes incoming & outgoing mail Performs clerical, data entry, and word processing work Assists with records management, including filing, copying, and scanning May schedule or assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and/or conference room reservations May run various campus errands Addresses Student inquiries and provides intake for department staff Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications You will be great for this position if you have Excellent written and verbal professional communication. Superb customer service skills. The ability to work independently and/or without supervision. Strong time management skills; specifically, the ability to manage competing priorities and be punctual. A collaborative and approachable interpersonal manner. The ability to follow specific instructions and standard operating procedures. The ability to focus and maintain composure under pressure. A diplomatic and professional approach to conflict. Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office. Adobe Acrobat and Banner experience is a plus. Experience in an office environment 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 include a current resume with your application. A cover letter is recommended, and should directly address the preferred qualifications through relevant examples. Please include a summary of your class schedule and/or availability. 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.