Reception Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Student Reception Assistant at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM. This role is the first point of contact for visitors and supports daily office operations with professional reception and administrative duties.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, handling inquiries, scheduling, mail distribution, and data entry. Preferred candidates have customer service and office experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, reception, or office experience.
• Experience using office equipment such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Familiarity with university systems and resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide professional, courteous customer service.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with basic questions and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Maintain the reception area in a clean, organized, and welcoming manner.
• Schedule appointments and reserve meeting spaces and parking spaces as needed.
• Monitor and distribute incoming mail, packages, and office deliveries.
• Assist with data entry, filing, scanning, copying, and document preparation. Support office events, workshops, and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with university policies.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Reception experience

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Organization

Communication

Tools

Printers, copiers, scanners

Job description

Position Summary

The Student Reception Assistant serves as the first point of contact for visitors, students, faculty, staff, and community members. This position provides excellent customer service, supports daily office operations, and assists with administrative tasks to ensure a welcoming and professional reception environment. The Student Reception Assistant gains valuable experience in communication, organization, customer service, and office administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greet visitors and provide professional, courteous customer service.
2. Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
3. Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with basic questions and referrals to appropriate resources.
4. Maintain the reception area in a clean, organized, and welcoming manner.
5. Schedule appointments and reserve meeting spaces and parking spaces as needed.
6. Monitor and distribute incoming mail, packages, and office deliveries.
7. Assist with data entry, filing, scanning, copying, and document preparation. Support office events, workshops, and special projects.
8. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with university policies.
9. Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service, reception, or office experience.
• Experience using office equipment such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Familiarity with university systems and resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Requisition ID: req37300

Working Title: Reception Assistant

Pay: $13.00 Hourly

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Pharmacy Deans Office (401A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 8/13/2026

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.