Student Worker- Urban Forestry

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

Job summary

A public higher education institution is seeking a student employee for administrative support in Silver City. The role involves performing basic office duties like filing, deliveries, and handling phone inquiries. The ideal candidate is a current student, offering excellent customer service and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position requires maintaining confidentiality and effectively assisting visitors. A friendly demeanor and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Current WNMU student preferred for this role.
• Skill in handling multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to provide confidentiality and handle diverse cultural differences within the community.

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 (internal and external).

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of campus

General office duties

Microsoft Office proficiency

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 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)