Office Assistant - copy

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Department of Communication & Journalism is seeking a motivated student to assist with front office operations for the 2026-2027 academic year with a chance of renewal.

You'll gain hands-on experience with administrative tasks, front-desk operations, AV operations and office organization, all while contributing to an exciting and student-focused department.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters.
• Must meet satisfactory academic progress guidelines (if work-study).
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Printer/copier experience.
• Office work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main office and/or AV office.
• Assist visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
• File and organize documents and files.
• Manage mail distribution.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies.
• Copy and scan documents.
• Run daily errands to a variety of office locations on main campus.
• General support of faculty, staff, and students within the department.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Office coordination

Customer service

Education

Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM

Enrolled at least half‑time (6 hours) for fall and spring

Tools

Microsoft Office

Printer/copier experience

Adobe Canva

Job description

Office Assistant – Department of Communication & Journalism

The Department of Communication & Journalism is seeking a motivated and professional student to assist with front office operations for the 2026-2027 academic year with a chance of renewal. You'll gain hands‑on experience with administrative tasks, front‑desk operations, AV operations and office organization, all while contributing to an exciting and student‑focused department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main office and/or AV office
• Assist visitors, students, faculty, and staff
• File and organize documents and files
• Manage mail distribution
• Maintain inventory of office supplies
• Copy and scan documents
• Run daily errands to a variety of office locations on main campus
• General support of faculty, staff, and students within the department
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM
• Enrolled at least half‑time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (audit hours do not count)
• Must meet satisfactory academic progress guidelines (if work‑study)
• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Printer/copier experience
• Office work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting students, staff, faculty, and office environments (tech support, event sign‑ins, flyers, emails, etc.)
• Comfortable answering phones, greeting guests, or managing front‑desk and AV office spaces
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks such as typing, document formatting, using Adobe, Canva, and Microsoft Office
• Understanding or willingness to learn camera equipment checkout processes and classroom technology troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, ability to stay organized, and follow through with assigned tasks
• Positive professional mindset
• Ability to work at least four days a week (more days/hours encouraged within work‑study guidelines)

Work‑Study qualified individuals who can work in two to four‑hour blocks of time.

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.