Student Worker

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University seeks an Administrative Aide to support the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships on the Las Vegas campus. This on-campus student position handles front desk inquiries, file processing, data entry, mail distribution, and general office support.

We require enrollment as a college student with at least six credit hours, a high school diploma or GED, and some clerical experience. The position pays $11.00 per hour for Fall 2021 with a typical part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: NMHU student enrolled in at least six credit hours; high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Some clerical/office experience preferred.
• Ability to perform data entry, filing, and routine office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate front desk and greet visitors, providing courteous customer service.
• Answer phones, screen calls, and direct messages to appropriate staff.
• Receive, sort, and distribute departmental mail and documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate data entry in information systems.
• Assist staff with outreach and training new office aide staff.
• Support staff with general office duties and scheduling.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Office support

Training staff

Education

College student NMHU enrolled (6+ credit hours)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NMHU Student Jobs

Position Title Administrative Aide

Department

Department Summary

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to assist students in finding ways to fund their college education through scholarships, work-study, student loans, and grants. We offer the following services: assistance with FAFSA completion; advisement in the financial aid process; Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals; student loan processing; processing of consortium agreements; processing of internal and external scholarships; and awarding of federal and state work study.

General Job Description

Job description may include varied and moderately complex duties involving a moderate degree of responsibility and judgment. Usually requires previous training or equivalent experience. May direct or coordinate activities of other student employees. Training new hires; Managing schedules; Providing support to students (tutors, peer mentors, orientation leaders); Conduct presentations; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and, Perform other job duties as assigned.

Specific Duties

• Student worker will be responsible for the operation of the office in addition to:
• Serves as front office point of contact to greet visitors and provide exceptional customer service
• Answers phone inquiries, screens calls, takes messages, and directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Receives, sorts and distributes departmental mail and other documents
• Maintains confidentiality
• Data entry
• Answers routine questions
• Scans and indexes various documents into information systems
• Copies, collates, and files various documents
• Maintains regular attendance
• Assist staff with outreach services
• Training office aide staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED . Experience: Some clerical/office experience.

Physical Demands

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $11.00/ Hour

Employment Term

Employment Term Fall - 2021

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S0813P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/02/2021

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 06/25/2021

Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

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