Student Worker - Admissions

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City on campus seeks an on-site student worker to support the administration, faculty, staff, and student body. The role includes answering phones, performing basic office duties, and assisting visitors in a professional manner.

The position requires excellent customer service, campus knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will handle multiple tasks and deadlines with discretion in a respectful, culturally aware environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of campus and university policies/procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the WNMU administration, faculty, staff, and student body.
• Perform basic office duties such as filing, deliveries, and answering phones.
• Assist visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Provide a broad range of administrative functions and maintain internal/external communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

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/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 (With or Without Accommodations)

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.

Other Requirements

Location

Location Silver City-On Campus

EEO Statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current student worker?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, please provide the name of your current supervisor, name of the department and the hours currently approved to work.

  (Open Ended Question)