Student Worker- Facilities & Operations

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City is seeking a student to assist the Facilities Department with general office tasks. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, and assisting staff with paperwork. Candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills along with knowledge of campus and university procedures. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in an office environment while supporting departmental functions.

Qualifications

• Must handle multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences.
• Must know University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet and assist visitors.
• Make copies and assist staff with paperwork.
• Pick-up and distribute departmental mail.
• Create documents and spreadsheets as needed.
• Assist with office filing and organization.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Knowledge of campus

Office equipment skills

Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Current WNMU student

Job description

Assists the Facilities Department by assisting with general office tasks.

Duties

• Answer phones, greet and help visitors.
• Make copies and scans as needed and assist staff with paperwork.
• Pick-up and distribute departmental mail and run errands on campus.
• Create documents and spreadsheets as needed.
• Assist with office filing/organization, help keep office areas tidy and organized.
• 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. 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