Admin Assistant 2 - req# 34231

PLEASENOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM,approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The University of NewMexico has established branch colleges to serve the citizens of New Mexico andto provide the highest quality of education for students pursuingpost-secondary education at different locations throughout the state. Branchcolleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural backgroundsof their respective communities by offering community education programs,career education including certificate and associate degree programs, andtransfer programs that prepare students for upper division entry into collegesand universities.

TheUNM-Gallup Division of Liberal Arts & Education is seeking a highlymotivated individual to work as the Division’s Administrative Assistant. Thisposition requires the employee to perform a variety of administrative and staffsupport duties that involve a range of skills and knowledge of organizationalpolicies and procedures. The Administrative Assistant is responsible forassisting and directing visitors, as well as resolving administrative problemsand inquiries. The Administrative Assistant also composes, edits, andproofreads correspondence and reports, with the ability to professionallyprepare a range of administrative documents.    

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years 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:

• Vocational, college, or university attendance and/or degree
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures with strong focus on successful customer service, including telephone and email etiquette
• Familiarity with financial and purchasing practices and procedures
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and project managementskills.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.