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Admin Assistant 1

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $16.71 - $20.93
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Sep 05, 2025
Requisition ID req34466 Working Title Admin Assistant 1 Position Grade 06 Position Summary The University College welcomes applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Administrative Assistant 1 staff position in the Dean's Administrative Suite. The Administrative Assistant 1 will perform a broad range of administrative tasks including oversight of the reception area of the Administrative Suite, payroll, purchases, room reservations, Pcard and finance reconciliations, and assistance with marketing and communication efforts. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in customer service and administration in an educational environment. The Administrative Assistant 1 will provide administrative support as needed to the Dean, Associate Deans, Directors, Faculty and work closely with the Senior Operations Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a creative and active environment. The Administrative Assistant 1 will become familiar with UNM policies and procedures and will complete training on systems such as Banner and various contracts. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering excellent customer service to a diverse population Experience managing multiple administrative tasks and responsibilities Detail oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet critical deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Experience working within higher education Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department UC Administration (158A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.71 - $20.93 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 9/12/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Cover letter and resume are required. Cover letter will also serve as a writing sample. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** 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. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.