The University of New Mexico
Office Assistant-Student Services
The University of New Mexico, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Student Intermediate Level
Requisition ID:
req35523
Working Title:
Office Assistant-Student Services
Pay:
$14.00 Hourly
Campus:
Los Alamos
Department:
Los Alamos Branch
Employment Type:
Student Employment
Student Type:
Work-Study
Status:
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
1/28/2026
Position Summary The Office Assistant in Student Services serves as a primary contact for busy front desk services at UNM-LA. This will require the successful candidate to 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 a 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.
Eligibility Requirements
Have submitted a FAFSA for the academic year and indicated an interest in work‑study employment.
Be enrolled in a UNM degree or certificate program.
Maintain at least half‑time enrollment (6 credit hours in fall and spring; 3 credit hours for summer) for each term of work.
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Demonstrated friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times.
Experience working with diverse groups of people.
Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Excellent problem‑solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail.
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 third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please provide the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
EEO Statement 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.
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req35523
Working Title:
Office Assistant-Student Services
Pay:
$14.00 Hourly
Campus:
Los Alamos
Department:
Los Alamos Branch
Employment Type:
Student Employment
Student Type:
Work-Study
Status:
Non-Exempt
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
1/28/2026
Position Summary The Office Assistant in Student Services serves as a primary contact for busy front desk services at UNM-LA. This will require the successful candidate to 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 a 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.
Eligibility Requirements
Have submitted a FAFSA for the academic year and indicated an interest in work‑study employment.
Be enrolled in a UNM degree or certificate program.
Maintain at least half‑time enrollment (6 credit hours in fall and spring; 3 credit hours for summer) for each term of work.
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Demonstrated friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor at all times.
Experience working with diverse groups of people.
Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Excellent problem‑solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail.
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 third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please provide the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
EEO Statement 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.
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