Admin Assistant 2

Computer Science is a highly
research-active academic department, and we are looking for someone who thrives
in a fast-paced environment, has a strong attention to detail, and enjoys
assisting others. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, and
resourceful, with a commitment to supporting faculty, staff, students, and
visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.

This position requires exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills, a strong sense of organization, and the
ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and
professionalism. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth
day-to-day operations of the department by providing administrative support,
coordinating office activities, assisting with events, and serving as a primary
point of contact for visitors and inquiries.

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.

• Experience preparing a range of administrative documents such as timekeeping, scheduling, purchasing, and shipping/receiving.
• Experience supporting administration such as answering the main phone line, making copies and scanning as needed, and sorting
  mail/packages.
• Ability to multi-task, i.e. assist faculty, staff and students in various tasks or answer inquiries, sometimes simultaneously.
• Employee time entry experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of circumstances to arrive at a common understanding.
• Ability to maintain confidential information (FERPA, HR).

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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.

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.