Admin Assistant 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36573

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.

This position is part-time with the hours between 10am - 3pm. The schedule can be either 4 hours per day - 5 days a week, or 5 hours per day - 4 days a week.

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.

• Provide 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.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Institute for Social Research (931C)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Part-Time
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $17.39 - $22.07

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:
5/12/2026

Application Instructions:
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.
Please include a resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references.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, Word, 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.