Office Assistant
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM, US
Summary
The office assistant will welcome visitors, manage incoming calls, and handle mail distribution for the Department of Economics. Additionally, the role involves maintaining department records through scanning and filing, as well as keeping the front desk area clean.
Job Description
| Requisition ID | req37403 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Office Assistant |
| Pay | $15.00 Hourly |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Economics Department (186A) |
| Employment Type | Student Employment |
| Student Type | Work-Study |
| Status | Non-Exempt |
| Background Check Required | No |
| For Best Consideration Date | 8/18/2026 |
| Position Summary |
The Department of Economics seeks to hire a motivated office assistant with good organizational skills to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This individual must have excellent communication skills, adhere to FERPA and confidentiality requirements and follow federal/state regulations. The office assistant will greet all individuals requesting assistance in the department. Duties and responsibilities include: Welcomes and greets visitors, students, parents in person or on the phone; directs visitors, students, and parents to appropriate department or sites. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Preferred Qualifications | Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to analyze and solve problems Ability to work well under pressure Ability to interact and communicate with people in person or over phone, often in stressful situations Knowledge in MS Word and MS Excel for entering data Work experience is highly preferred Must be work-study eligible Must be enrolled at least half time |
| Application Instructions |
Only applications submitted through Attach resume and Work Study award approval. |
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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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As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico