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Student Office Assistant

University of New Mexico

$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque

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Jan 08, 2026

Requisition IDreq35461
Working TitleStudent Office Assistant
Pay$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAdvising Strategies (688K)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeWork-Study
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date1/19/2026
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.
Professionalism	Ability to stay organized, maintain strong attention to detail, and handle confidential content.	Striving for and maintaining a positive, solutions-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.A copy of your Spring 2026 work-study award
4.A copy of your Spring 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.