Office Assistant I

Looking to build your professional skills while making an impact on campus? African American Student Services (AASS) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Student Office Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll help keep our office running smoothly and be one of the first points of contact for students, visitors, and community members.

You'll gain hands-on experience with administrative tasks, front-desk operations, and office organization - all while contributing to a space that supports student engagement at UNM.

What You'll Do:

• Greet students and visitors, answer phone calls, and provide helpful information about AASS programs and services.
• Assist with mail distribution, filing, and managing printed materials.
• Complete basic data entry, typing, and document formatting using Microsoft Office and Teams, Adobe, and Canva tools.
• Help organize and maintain office supplies, shared spaces, and files.
• Make copies, scan documents, and assist with basic printing needs.
• Support AASS staff during busy times or special projects, including events and outreach.
• Run occasional errands or assist with deliveries on campus.
• Contribute to a welcoming, organized, and professional office environment.

• Experience supporting student orgs, community programs, or office environments in any capacity (event sign-ins, flyers, emails, etc.).
• Comfortable answering phones, greeting guests, or managing front-desk spaces.
• Familiarity with basic computer tasks such as typing, document formatting, and using Adobe, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Interest in being part of a community-focused team that centers the success and well-being of students.

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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.