Office Assistant
University of New Mexico
- Gallup, NM
- $12.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Working Title Office Assistant
Pay $12.00 Hourly
Campus Gallup
Department Gallup Counseling (155C)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 5/13/2024
Position SummaryPosition SummaryThe Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) office has a position available for a professional, mature student who has completed English 1110 or higher, with a Grade of B or better. This position is ideal for a student with advanced classroom note-taking abilities and the ability to interact with faculty and students who have a documented disability. Preference will be given to students who display professionalism, maturity and social skills.Duties and ResponsibilitiesStudent ARC assistant supports and assists the Accommodation Specialist by providing customer service skills and responds to students with a documented disability and visitors who request information/services through the Accessibility Resource Center. Schedule exams/meetings for students utilizing computer/testing lab at the ARC. The Student ARC Assistant may perform functions such as serving as a note taker, reader, scriber, maintains functions of the Accessibility Resource Center and other assigned office related duties.Candidates must be able to:· Devote sufficient time in class with student receiving services, and time after class to review notes with student, re-write for clarity or transpose notes from a digital recorder to student notebook.· Under direct supervision, provide one on one direct support to students receiving services through ARC.· Under direct supervision, reads course materials to students with low vision and/or other learning disabilty needs. Typically works on a schedule basis but may require to adjust schedule based on student needs and ARC office demands.· Greet and interact with students, faculty, and staff members· Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under specific direction of the Accommodations Specialist and faculty.· Work unsupervised on occasion when conferring with student about upcoming assignments and tests.· Demonstrate excellent organizational/time management skills to help student set up effective notebooks for specific classes and stay on schedule with assignments.· Meet student needs for improving reading, writing and understanding English directions. Provide mentorship for increasing English language skills as needed.· Operate basic office equipment such as printer/copier, scanner, office computer, telephone.· Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing· Effectively manage time, follow schedules and meet deadlines.· Initialize and operate computer hardware and software systems.· Interact and communicate with people over the telephone, often in stressful situations.· Maintain confidentiality of records and information.· Read and understand a range of college-level course-related material.· Speak clearly with easily understood vocal inflection.· Understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.· Verify data input and correct errors.· Knowledge of customer services standards and procedures.· Organizing and coordinating skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsThe preferred candidate will have sufficient blocks of time during the week to match specific ARC Student Class schedules and support ARC office hours.The ARC office has a position available for a professional, mature student who has completed English 1110 or higher, with a Grade of B or better. This position is ideal for a student with advanced classroom note-taking abilities and the ability to interact with faculty and students who have a documented disability. Preference will be given to students who display professionalism, maturity and social skills. Candidates must be able to:· Devote sufficient time in class with the student receiving services/accommodations, and time after class to review notes with student, re-write for clarity or transpose notes from a digital recorder to student notebook.· Demonstrate excellent customer services skills and the ability to greet and interact with students, faculty, and staff members· Maintain a high level of confidentiality.· Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under specific direction of the Accommodations Specialist and faculty.· Work unsupervised on occasion when conferring with student about upcoming assignments and tests.· Demonstrate excellent organizational/time management skills to help student set up effective notebooks for specific classes and stay on schedule with assignments.· Meet student needs for improving reading, writing and understanding English directions. Provide mentorship for increasing English language skills as needed.· Operate basic office equipment such as printer/copier, scanner, office computer, telephone.
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. Required Documents Resume and Cover LetterThe University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.