Office Assistant - Athletics

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking an Office Assistant for Athletics to greet visitors, answer calls, and support front desk operations for Lobo fans, staff, and student-athletes. This student employment role emphasizes reliable, personable service and teamwork in a busy athletic department.

Responsibilities include directing guests, handling mail, operating office equipment, assisting with errands, organizing documents, and supporting special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct students, visitors, faculty, and staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer and transfer incoming phone calls
• Assist with sorting, preparing, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform campus errands as needed
• Operate standard office equipment, including copiers and fax machines
• Organize and file documents
• Support special projects and assignments as directed

Job description

Requisition ID: req37534

Working Title: Office Assistant - Athletics

Pay: $13.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Athletics Administration (925C1)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 8/19/2026

The University of New Mexico Department of Athletics is looking for a dependable and enthusiastic student to serve as the welcoming face and first point of contact for Lobo Athletics. In the role of Office Assistant, you will support daily front desk operations while delivering outstanding customer service to Lobo fans, donors, staff, and student-athletes.

• Greet and direct students, visitors, faculty, and staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer and transfer incoming phone calls
• Assist with sorting, preparing, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform campus errands as needed
• Operate standard office equipment, including copiers and fax machines
• Organize and file documents
• Support special projects and assignments as directed

The ideal candidate will be reliable, personable, and responsible, with a strong commitment to customer service.

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.