Office Assistant-Student Services

University of New Mexico • Los Alamos, NM

2d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office Assistant in Student Services serves as a primary contact for busy front desk services at UNM-LA. This will require the successful candidate provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality of records and information. In addition to supporting the Student Services Office in Building 1, this work-study student will staff the UNM-Los Alamos Food Pantry for a portion of the hours it is open.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Work-Study employment:
• Have submitted a FAFSA for the academic year and indicated an interest in work-study employment
• Be enrolled in a UNM degree or certificate program
• Maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours in fall and spring; 3 credit hours for summer) for each term of work
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Demonstrated friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times
• Experience working with diverse groups of people
• Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, MS Office

Responsibilities

• Answer front desk telephone, route calls, take messages, and provide general information to customers.
• Schedule and maintain student appointments.
• Establish, maintain, process, and/or update file documents for scanning and archiving.
• Perform a variety of data entry assignments and understand the organization of data in order to provide basic information.
• Operate personal computer to draft correspondence, print and mail letters, reports, or other materials as requested.
• Open and route incoming mail; distribute correspondence and other material to department staff.
• Inventory and restock Food Pantry items as needed; provide staffing and service to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees