Risk Services: Office Assistant

Student Intermediate Level
Requisition ID
req34824
Working Title
Risk Services: Office Assistant
Pay
$14.00 - $16.50 Hourly
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Risk Services (185B)
Employment Type
Student Employment
Student Type
Work-Study
Status
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date
10/28/2025
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.
It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Division oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.
Risk Services located within Financial Services is looking for a work-study student who will provide administrative and clerical support to the department.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Assisting with the administration of the University's Defensive Driving Course program including communicating with and registering employees for the course and maintaining accurate records. General office support such as answering phone calls, filing, data entry, document preparation, and responding to routine inquiries. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental operations.
What We're Seeking:
The ideal individual will demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a confidential environment. We are looking for a responsible student employee who wishes to become involved in our work and in the achievement of our mission and wants to learn and grow as a professional.
This position is onsite and requires the individual selected for the position to work in our office at the UNM Business Center.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalencies not found for this position
Preferred Qualifications
Preferences should be supported in resume.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with learning new software or online systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to accuracy and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

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.
To be considered for the position, please include an updated resume replete with beginning and end dates of each position and hours worked per week along with a screenshot of your Work Study Award for the most recent semester.
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.