Student Union Front Desk & Events Administrative Support

Talentify; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant for the Student Union Building. This cross-trained, front-line role supports the Welcome Desk, Administrative Desk, Events and Planning Office, and Facilities, delivering friendly, efficient service to students, staff, and visitors.

The position is student employment, with a SUMMER 2026 start and a $14.00 hourly wage. The role emphasizes multitasking, confidentiality, and teamwork as you learn Campus logistics and

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and guidelines.
• Follow confidentiality guidelines.
• Crosstrain in multiple desk areas to ensure coverage and operational continuity.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain professionalism and friendly demeanor.
• Greet and assist students, staff, community members, and visitors with professionalism and in a friendly manner.
• Answer general questions regarding campus locations and refer people to appropriate contacts.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized environment.
• Ensure logs are up to date and maintained.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and receiving mail.
• Support Administrative Office operations by assisting staff as needed.
• Reserving rooms and assisting with scheduling and managing room reservations using EMS.
• Communicate room availability to customers and process requests, inquiries, updates, and cancellations.
• Navigate work order system and place/retrieve work orders for facilities team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Organization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

EMS

Job description

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant for the Student Union Building. This cross-trained, front-line role supports the Welcome Desk, Administrative Desk, Events and Planning Office, and Facilities, delivering friendly, efficient service to students, staff, and visitors.

The position is student employment, with a SUMMER 2026 start and a $14.00 hourly wage. The role emphasizes multitasking, confidentiality, and teamwork as you learn Campus logistics and