Student Worker

Position Title Office Services Aide Department Academic Support Department Summary

Student Success Center provides academic services to empower NMHU students in reaching their educational goals in a positive and supportive environment. Our mission is to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering orientation, advisement, and support services to persist towards achieving their educational goals. Our goal is student success!

General Job Description

This position is responsible for developing peer to peer relationships through the Office of Academic Support. Peer Mentors work to support university advising and enhance student access to academic resources. Peer Mentors will receive training, give individualized peer advice, and facilitate events or programs for groups of students. Mentoring will support and encourage academic decisions, aid students in major exploration process, and promote the development of successful academic and life skills. Job description may include routine duties with no prior experience needed to be able to perform. May involve a modest degree of responsibility and judgment. Routine data entry; Answering phones; Making copies; Greeting customers; Taking messages; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and, Perform other job duties as assigned.

Specific Duties

• Provide mentoring and outreach to undergraduate students at the university.

• Act as an informed resource for all students accessing Student Success Center.

• Guide students in accessing the many academic resources available at Highlands. Be prepared to guide students through the resources at your workstation.

• Become familiar and receive training in Degree Audit, MY NMHU, E-Courses, and other related student resources. Be prepared to assist students with these services.

• Provide individual peer mentoring on time management, studying, and exam preparation.

• Attend ongoing training sessions throughout the fall and spring semesters.

• Maintain regular attendance and participation at campus events. Mandatory attendance is required and will be assigned per event.

• Conduct active outreach, which includes telephone, email, text, residence hall and class visits.

• Participate in ongoing projects assigned by supervisor.

• Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, reporting of mentoring activities, advertising student activities, regular monitoring of student email account, and basic administrative duties as they arise.

• Maintain confidentiality and aide by Federal Education Privacy Act (FERPA) at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED. Experience: None

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.

Hourly Rate $12.00 Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Employment Term Spring

• 2025, Fall

• 2024, Summer

• 2024 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1084P Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Job Posted Date 05/03/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu

Quick Link https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/8461

Posting Contact Information

Contact Person Amanda Romero Contact Person's Job Title Contact Person's Phone 505.454.3327 Contact Person's Email amandaromero@nmhu.edu