Student Worker - Campus Recreation

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A public university in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated office assistant to support its administration and faculty. This role involves performing basic office duties such as filing, handling deliveries, and answering phones in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be a current WNMU student, possess excellent customer service and communication skills, and be familiar with university policies. The position offers exposure to various administrative functions while ensuring a supportive and friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at WNMU.
• Must handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic office duties such as filing, deliveries, and answering phones.
• Assist visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Maintain comprehensive communication among all contacts.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Knowledge of university policies

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Current WNMU student

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. 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 Silver City