Office Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Albuquerque is seeking a temporary, part-time Office Assistant to support website operations and customer service. Candidates should be detail-oriented and organized, with a High School Diploma or GED. The job averages about 20 hours per week, with the expected end date of 12/31/2025. This position offers an hourly rate of $15.00 and is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.
• Completed degrees from accredited institutions may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and transferring website data for migration.
• Perform quality checks and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist customers in-store and process online orders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Accurate data entry

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID
req33586


Working Title
Office Assistant


Position Grade
05


Position Summary

The UNM Bookstores are seeking a temporary, part-time team member to assist operation. This position will primarily support two key areas:

1. Website Support

* Assist with organizing and transferring existing website data for migration to a new platform.
* Perform quality checks and ensure accuracy of data.
* Support other tasks related to the website update as needed.

2. Customer Service Support

* Assist with in-store customer service, including operating a cash register.
* Support online order processing and fulfillment.
* Help with general store operations as assigned.

Schedule and hours may vary according to operational needs, but will average approximately 20 hours per week. This is a temporary part-time position with an expected end date of 12/31/2025.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Able to complete data entry tasks accurately
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred

Additional Requirements



Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM


Department
Bookstore Main Campus (219A)


Employment Type
Staff


Staff Type
Temporary - Part-Time


Term End Date



Status
Non-Exempt


Pay
Hourly: $15.00


Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.


ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.


Background Check Required
No


For Best Consideration Date
6/18/2025


Eligible for Remote Work
No


Eligible for Remote Work Statement



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 use your cover letter to address the "Preferred Qualifications" listed in this job posting. Applications without a cover letter and a current resume will not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.