Student Office Assistant
About The Position
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 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.
Requirements
- 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 MS Office (Word).
- Ability to stay organized, maintain strong attention to detail, and handle confidential content.
Nice To Haves
- Previous office experience or familiarity with UNM systems.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, and professional phone skills.
- Knowledge and experience with Excel and Outlook.
- Striving for and maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented professional mindset.
Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume foot traffic and inquiries, primarily focused on first-time and transfer students in a friendly and professional manner.
- Provide accurate information, clear directions to campus resources and services, and answer phones professionally.
- Offer general administrative support, including filing, reporting supply needs for ordering, and providing assistance to the Office of Advising Strategies.
- Perform office duties such as typing, document formatting, inputting data, and preparing welcome packets.
- Actively participate in the planning, promotion, and staffing of 2-3 outreach events per semester, fostering community among transfer students.
- Occasional light cleaning and organizing of the office and lobby and supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
