Student Worker- Humanities

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

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City on campus is seeking a student office assistant to support basic administrative tasks. You will handle phones, filings, and visitor assistance while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

The ideal candidate is a current WNMU student with strong communication, customer service, and Microsoft Office skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current WNMU student.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic office duties including 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 and maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Office basics

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties

• 1. Performs basic office duties such as filing, deliveries, and answering the phones.
• 2. Assists visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• 3. Performs work in a timely manner and meets all deadlines.
• 4. Maintains all information confidential.
• 5. Provides a broad range of administrative functions. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance withWNMUphilosophy
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

CurrentWNMUstudent.

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

Western New Mexico University ( WNMU ) provides equal opportunity for employment for all qualified applicants. WNMU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and state law.

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