Admin Assistant 3 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Admin Assistant 3
Requisition ID req37832
Working Title Admin Assistant 3
Position Grade 08
Position Summary

The Clinical Law Program at the UNM School of Law is a law firm where advanced law students represent clients under the supervision of Law School faculty who are licensed attorneys.

We are seeking a dependable, highly organized administrative assistant to join our team. This position plays a role in supporting the daily operations of the Clinical Law Program.

Key administrative support duties include:

Greet visitors, answer phones, and maintain a professional and welcoming front desk environment
Administer the lifecycle of client files using a cloud-based case management system
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Apply established office procedures accurately and consistently

This a 6-month temp assignment with the possibility of either extending it or turning it into a permanent position.

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.
• 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 5 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

Administrative support/customer service experience in an office or educational environment
Experience managing records using electronic systems such as a case management system or database
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 in a professional setting
Ability to learn and follow established office practices, incorporate guidance, and work collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrated experience maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information

Additional Requirements This a 6-month temp assignment with the possibility of either extending it or turning it into a permanent position.
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department School of Law (588A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Temporary - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $18.27 - $23.50
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 No
For Best Consideration Date 9/8/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
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 provide a Cover Letter, Resume, and Three Professional References (Supervisory References Preferred)

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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother 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.