Job Description

Requisition IDreq37160
Working TitleOffice Assistant
Pay$13.50 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentDean of Students (670A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeStudent Employment
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date7/21/2026
Position Summary

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**
The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office is seeking a self-motivated, professional, and reliable individual to provide professional customer service and reception support. Our office directs the Nusenda Center for Financial Capability, Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, Student Well-Being, and other programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals.

As an Office Assistant, you’ll help keep our office running smoothly and assist students in navigating university services.
This position starts in Fall 2026. Applicants must be available in Fall 2026. Work-study is preferred but not required for consideration. Applicants must be able to work in-person on Main Campus during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets students, staff, faculty, and visitors
• Answers multi-line phones and receives in-person inquiries in a professional manner.
• Maintains a log of inquiries, calls, and other communications
• Opens and routes incoming & outgoing mail
• Performs clerical, data entry, and word processing work
• Answers general email inquiries on behalf of the office
• Assists with records management, including filing, copying, and scanning
• Schedules or assists in scheduling appointments, meetings, and/or conference room reservations
• Runs various campus errands
• Addresses student inquiries and provides intake for department staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

You will be great for this position if you have

• Excellent written and verbal professional communication
• Superb customer service skills
• The ability to work independently and/or without supervision.
• Strong time management skills; specifically, the ability to manage competing priorities and be punctual.
• A collaborative and approachable interpersonal manner.
• The ability to follow specific instructions and standard operating procedures.
• The ability to focus and maintain composure under pressure.
• A diplomatic and professional approach to conflict.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office. Adobe Acrobat and Banner experience is a plus.
• Experience in an office environment

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.

Please include a current resume and cover letter with your application. Applications lacking a resume or cover letter may not be considered

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.