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University of New Mexico

Office Assistant

Gallup, NM · On-site

$12/hr

Requisition ID req37173 Working Title Office Assistant Pay $12.00 Hourly Campus Gallup Department ... Admissions Office is seeking to fill a work-study position for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 ...

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Admissions Office Assistants are support staff who help manage the daily administrative tasks of a school's admissions office. Their responsibilities often include answering phone calls, responding to emails, processing application materials, scheduling appointments, and assisting prospective students and families with queries. By providing organizational support, they help ensure that the admissions process runs smoothly and efficiently. They also serve as a point of contact between applicants, current students, and the admissions staff.

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Graduate Assistant - Admissions

Avila University

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Admissions supports the Admissions team by assisting prospective students, coordinating campus engagement, and helping with recruitment activities. Candidates are required to excel in communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected.

Responsibilities:

• Answer and manage the general admissions phone line

• Respond to basic prospective student inquiries

• Direct students and visitors around campus

• Assist with planning and coordinating student visits to campus

• Help organize and support campus recruitment events

• Provide general administrative support to the admissions office

• Assist with prospective student communication and outreach

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.

• The successful candidate for this position will possess a bachelor's degree and

must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, a commitment to student development, higher education, creativity, vision, passion, and compassion are imperative.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Demonstrated commitment to student development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Proficiency in using relevant technology and software for managing student services and data.

• The GA is expected to work the appropriate number of hours based on the allotted hours stated in the Graduate Assistant policy. The term of this position is based on the availability of the successful candidate but shall not exceed two full academic years.


Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.


The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.


Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.


You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.


All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.


In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.


Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.