Student Office Assistant — Admin & Front Desk Support

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City seeks an on-campus administrative assistant to support the WNMU community. The role emphasizes professional communication, confidentiality, and timely, accurate office tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting visitors, answering phones, filing, deliveries, and maintaining campus knowledge while upholding university policies. Candidates should be fluent in Microsoft Office and able to manage multiple deadlines in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of campus.
• Skill in general office duties and office equipment including telephones, copier, fax, and computer programs.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences within the University and community.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic office duties such as filing, deliveries, and answering the phones.
• Assists visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Performs work in a timely manner and meets all deadlines.
• Maintains all information confidential.
• Provides a broad range of administrative functions and maintains comprehensive communication among internal and external contacts.
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Campus knowledge

Office duties

Microsoft Office

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western New Mexico University in Silver City seeks an on-campus administrative assistant to support the WNMU community. The role emphasizes professional communication, confidentiality, and timely, accurate office tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting visitors, answering phones, filing, deliveries, and maintaining campus knowledge while upholding university policies. Candidates should be fluent in Microsoft Office and able to manage multiple deadlines in a diverse environment.