CELAC Office Assistant - Job at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM

CELAC Office Assistant

Albuquerque, NM

Posted 5 days ago

Email Job

Job Description

Requisition IDreq29228 Working TitleCELAC Office Assistant Pay$12.50 - $13.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentGlobal Education Office (064A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student Type StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date5/1/2024 Position SummaryThe Global Education Office is pleased to announce an exciting employment opportunity! The GEO Center For English Language and American Culture (CELAC) is seeking an Office Assistant who will work as a team member to provide outstanding program and clerical support services of moderate complexity under supervision in a fast-paced environment. CELAC is the university's intensive English program for international students. The individual may be the first point of contact for international students regarding the CELAC program. Duties include: assisting international students with initial questions via phone, email, or in-person regarding program applications and requirements, housing, registration, and addressing other various questions or concerns students may have; general administrative work: filing and organizing; data entry; electronic classroom management platforms (e.g. Google Drive / Canvas) assisting staff with event planning, including field trips, orientations, and check-ins; drafting student letters and documents; and other duties as assigned. This individual will be required to take all necessary training to perform job requirements (such as Banner-Securing Private Data, etc.), work with individuals of many diverse and cultural backgrounds, and work directly with staff in assisting all sections within the Global Education Office. The ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information is required. This person should be energetic and motivated as well as exceedingly organized. The individual must enjoy working with a diverse international community and strive to respect all cultural boundaries and differences. Regular and reliable work hours are required. The successful candidate will work a minimum of 10 hours per week up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Candidate must be available to work during evenings, weekends, and all academic breaks. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At least 30 credit hours completed
Strong oral communication skills
Strong writing skills, including appropriate use of grammar and punctuation
Knowledge/ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish is preferred but not required
Organized self-starter that can work both independently and in a team setting
Detail-oriented with a proven ability to multitask
Previous office and/or administrative experience
Proficiency in general desktop software (MS Office, Google, for example)
Experience in planning student events and engaging the University's student population
International experience or foreign language learning
A valid New Mexico Driver's License at the time of hire and two years' experience driving in the U.S.

Application Instructions

Only 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.

Please provide a resume and cover letter that addresses how you meet and/or exceed the preferred qualifications of the position.

The 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.

Job Summary

Company

University of New Mexico

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Salary and Benefits

$12.50 - $13.00 Hourly

Required Experience

2+ years