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Admin Assistant 2

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $19.00 - $21.00
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Sep 29, 2025

Requisition ID
req34688

Working Title
Admin Assistant 2

Position Grade
07

Position Summary

The UNM Institute for Social Research is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Administrative Assistant 2 to become a part of our team. ISR collaborates with state and local agencies to compile data driven analyses to provide research services to government and non-governmental agencies, serving as a rich resource of data for adult and juvenile justice issues.

The successful candidate will possess professional/friendly interpersonal communication skills with the ability to think proactively, prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting demands while maintaining attention to detail.

In this role, the ideal candidate will work closely with the administrative and fiscal team, assisting with a wide range of administrative tasks, to include:

  • Maintain organized and detailed electronic records, databases, and inventories ensuring compliance with university protocols and procedures.
  • Support staffing the front desk to serve as a central point of contact, to include answering phone calls.
  • Support accounts payable, payroll processes, and financial reconciliations ensuring accuracy in budgeting and reporting.
  • Support the hiring process of staff and student employees.
  • Providing support for travel arrangements.
  • Act as building coordinator.
  • Provide logistical support for meeting coordination and event scheduling.
  • Other tasks as needed by the department

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.
  • 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.


Minimum Qualifications

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
  • Microsoft
    Office Suite (Outlook, Work, Excel, Teams), Adobe products, Zoom, and
    other relevant technologies.
  • A
    working knowledge of UNM database applications and administrative business
    systems.
  • Excellent
    written and verbal communication skills.


Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Institute for Social Research (931C)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Part-Time

Term End Date
06/30/26

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $19.00 - $21.00

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
10/3/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
No

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.


Please include your resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references with your 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.



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