Student Worker - Admissions

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking a student to provide administrative support within the university. This position includes performing basic office duties such as filing and answering phones, assisting visitors professionally, and maintaining comprehensive communication among staff and students.

The candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and be a current WNMU student. The environment will be a normal office setting on campus in Silver City.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at WNMU.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and model professional ethics.
• Knowledge of university policies and ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic office duties such as filing and answering phones.
• Assist visitors courteously and professionally.
• Maintain comprehensive communication among contacts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

General office duties

Computer proficiency

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Assists the WNMU administration, faculty, staff, and student body.

Duties

• 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; maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Background

Current WNMU student.

Job Knowledge

Excellent customer service and communication skills. Knowledge of campus. Skill in general office duties and office equipment to include telephones, copier, fax, and computer/computer programs. Must be knowledgeable of university policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the university and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Normal office environment. Able to follow scheduled work hours and prescribed dress code. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‑to‑face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, and reaching; flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.

Location

Silver City – On Campus