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Office Assistant - Student Services

University of New Mexico
$14.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos
4000 University Dr (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
Requisition IDreq31279 Working TitleOffice Assistant - Student Services Pay$14.00 Hourly CampusLos Alamos DepartmentLos Alamos Branch Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date10/25/2024 Position Summary The Office Assistant in Student Services at the UNM Los Alamos campus serves as a primary contact for busy front desk services. This will require that the successful candidate provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality of records and information. In addition to supporting the Student Services Office in Building 1, this work-study student will staff the UNM-Los Alamos Food Pantry for a portion of the hours it is open. Duties include: Answer front desk telephone, route calls, take messages, and provide general information to customers. Schedule and maintain student appointments. Establish, maintain, process, and/or update file documents for scanning and archiving. Perform a variety of data entry assignments and understand the organization of data in order to provide basic information. Operate personal computer to draft correspondence, print and mail letters, reports, or other materials as requested. Open and route incoming mail; distribute correspondence and other material to department staff. Inventory and restock Food Pantry items as needed; provide staffing and service to customers. Perform other duties as assigned. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Work-Study employment: 1. Submitted a FAFSA for the academic year and indicated an interest in work-study employment; 2. Be enrolled in a UNM degree or certificate program; 3. Maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours in fall and spring; 3 credit hours for summer) for each term of work; 4. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications: 1. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information; 2. Demonstrated friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times; 3. Experience working with diverse groups of people; 4. Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written; 5. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; 6. Excellent problem-solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail; 7. Basic computer skills, MS Office. 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. Complete application must include: 1. cover letter; 2. current resume. 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.