Admin Assistant 1 - req# 13808

The Office of theMedical Investigator is recruiting for a part time Admin Assistant 1. Thisposition performs a variety of office support and/or secretarial duties for theOMI Investigations department,

Performs a variety of office support and/or secretarial duties for a specified unit/department, such as composing and word processing a variety of standard documents and correspondence, relaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, scheduling calendar items and meetings, making travel arrangements, processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records. Edits and proofreads documents to ensure accuracy. May perform duties involving simple mathematical calculations.

Dutiesand Responsibilities

1. 
   Performs a wide variety of typing assignments which are sometimes confidential in nature; operates personal computer to enter data, draft, edit, revise, and print letters, tables, reports, and other materials.
2. Greets and directs visitors, as and when appropriate; resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of department/division; accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required.
3. Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters.
4. Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries; prepares photocopies and facsimiles, and operates a variety of office equipment.
5. Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents.
6. Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, either directly or through travel agencies.
7. Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies.
8. Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing and cash receipt activities.
9. May instruct and oversee the activities of student employees performing the same type of work.
   
   
10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Receptionist skills.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 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.

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.

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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.