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

Admin Assistant 2
Requisition ID req37054
Working Title Admin Assistant 2
Position Grade 07
Position Summary

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

This Administrative Assistant 2 position will be a part of a team to support the AODD division, which includes purchasing supplies and materials with a UNM purchasing card, travel reimbursements as well as other financial activities. The individual will perform data entry and assist with editing and proofing documents. This individual will support the work efforts of professionals for any of our programs on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate for this position will be compassionate and creative with excellent administrative support skills.

The Autism Programs at the CDD is a large, multi-faceted program with multiple funding streams and projects that support individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families to live the life of their choosing. This is accomplished through clinical evaluation/diagnosis, extensive community training, parent mediated training, school consultations and technical assistance.

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

***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***

Skill in use of Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Learning Stream, Survey Monkey & Constant Contact.

Experience

• scheduling and coordinating meetings for staff and/or families of clients, trainings and events, and/or other similar activities for supervisors, which may include coordinating travel and lodging arrangements;
• establishing, maintaining, and updating files, databases, records, and/or other documents, developing and maintaining data, and performing routine analysis and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports;
• providing administrative support in a direct service environment and familiar with the UNM financial systems including Chrome River, LoboMart and Banner;
• with data entry and records management.

Additional Requirements
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $17.56 to $22.29
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 6/30/2026
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.

To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:
Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
Current Rsum: Your rsum should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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.