Student Worker- Rural Transportation, Innovation, and Mobilities Equity (R-TIME)

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional university is seeking a Student Worker for the Rural Transportation, Innovation, and Mobilities Equity program. The role involves assisting faculty and administration with office duties, contributing to mobility-related initiatives, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are current students who demonstrate strong communication skills and can handle multiple tasks in a team-oriented environment. This part-time position is based in Silver City, offering flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of campus and university policies essential.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform filing, deliveries, and answer phones.
• Assist with mobility-related programs.
• Provide broad administrative functions and maintain confidentiality.
• Performs work in a timely manner and meets all deadlines.
• Maintains all information confidential.
• Provides a broad range of administrative functions and communicates among all contacts (internal and external).
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Office equipment handling

Microsoft Office applications

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Current WNMU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Worker- Rural Transportation, Innovation, and Mobilities Equity (R-TIME)

Position Title Student Worker- Rural Transportation, Innovation, and Mobilities Equity (R-TIME)

Position Classification

Position Classification Student Worker

Employment Type

Employment Type Part-Time

Benefits Not Applicable

Department

Department Grants & Rural Initiatives

Summary

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

Duties

• Performs basic office duties such as filing, deliveries, and answering the phones.
• Assists with the following mobility-related programs: Get Fit Seniors, Kinesiology Kids Bicycle Club, Climbing Wall
• 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

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)