Upward Bound Office Assistant

The University of New Mexico • Los Lunas, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Valencia Upward Bound Program provides academic-based after-school and summer programs for qualified students who attend high school in Valencia County at Los Lunas High School, Valencia High School, or Belen High School. This federally funded program provides tutoring for first-generation (college) and income-eligible students who intend to graduate from college with a Bachelor's Degree. Performs a variety of office support and clerical duties for the Upward Bound Program. Performs a wide variety of assignments, some of which are confidential in nature. Accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls; maintains communication log. Operates personal computer to enter data, draft, edit, revise and print letters, reports, lists, and other materials. Establishes, maintains, processes and updates files, records and other documents. Runs various routine errands as needed by the Program. This is a grant-funded position that ends 08/31/2027 and will be renewed annually based on the availability of federal funding.

Requirements

• Student Employment
• Work-Study Status
• Non-Exempt
• Background Check Required

Nice To Haves

• Available to work Saturdays
• Computer knowledge and skills
• Good Communication skills
• Prior experience working with high school students in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls; maintains communication log.
• Operates personal computer to enter data, draft, edit, revise and print letters, reports, lists, and other materials.
• Establishes, maintains, processes and updates files, records and other documents.
• Runs various routine errands as needed by the Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed