Office Assistant

Requisition ID
req32106
Working Title
Office Assistant
Pay
$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Ofc of the University Secretary (930A)
Employment Type
Student Employment
Student Type
Student Employment
Status
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
No
For Best Consideration Date
1/29/2025
Position Summary
The Office of the University Secretary (OUS) is seeking a self-motivated candidate for the position of student office assistant. This position will provide support for the general, day-to-day administrative activities of the office.
The position will support the OUS mission by providing continuity in faculty government, including faculty senate and its many committees, who rely on the advice and support of the University Secretary. OUS is also responsible for UNM's graduation ceremonies, held in the Spring and Fall of each year, and First-Year Family Day in August.
Under general supervision, the successful candidate will:

• Provide administrative support and customer service to faculty, staff and guests; answer phones and provide general information regarding routine inquiries.
• Greet guests and provide general information as requested; perform routine clerical work and data entry, as well as routine filing duties.
• Assist with University events including providing support for UNM commencement, and First-Year Family Day.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

OUS is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules for this position must fall within these hours but will accommodate the student employee schedule each semester. Position may occasionally require evening/weekend hours during our events.Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half-time (6 hours minimum) each semester.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable working in a professional environment with a small team
• Detail-oriented
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work with confidential information
• Punctual and dependable
• Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and Teams platform

Application InstructionsOnly 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.
Cover letter that includes your interest in the position and your schedule 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.