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Reception Assistant

University of New Mexico

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    This position provides excellent customer service, supports daily office operations, and assists with administrative tasks to ensure a welcoming and professional reception environment. SUMMARY: The Student Reception Assistant serves as the first point of contact for visitors, students, faculty, staff, and community members.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlbuquerque, NM
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1889
    Websitehttp://www.unm.edu/

    Description

    SUMMARY:

    The Student Reception Assistant serves as the first point of contact for visitors, students, faculty, staff, and community members. This position provides excellent customer service, supports daily office operations, and assists with administrative tasks to ensure a welcoming and professional reception environment. The Student Reception Assistant gains valuable experience in communication, organization, customer service, and office administration.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Greet visitors and provide professional, courteous customer service.
    • Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
    • Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with basic questions and referrals to appropriate resources.
    • Maintain the reception area in a clean, organized, and welcoming manner.
    • Schedule appointments and reserve meeting spaces and parking spaces as needed.
    • Monitor and distribute incoming mail, packages, and office deliveries.
    • Assist with data entry, filing, scanning, copying, and document preparation. Support office events, workshops, and special projects.
    • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with university policies.
    • Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

    About Company

    Why work at UNM?


    For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from University employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in New Mexico, a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities, all with a very affordable cost of living. For more about life in New Mexico, visit NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


    Positions


    UNM has a number of positions available for staff, faculty, and student employees in various academic fields and levels of experience. Everyone hired into the UNM community serves a vital role in supporting our mission. We’re here to educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.

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