Admin Assistant 2 - Business Operations in Los Lunas, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Admin Assistant 2Requisition ID req38174
Working Title Admin Assistant 2 - Business Operations
Position Grade 07
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico-Valencia campus is seeking a professional,outgoing and dependable individual for an Administrative Assistant 2 positionto support the Business Operations Division.

This position supports multiple departments including Business andFinance, Information Technologies, Facilities Management, Marketing and Events,and Capital Projects. This position is a critical component of supportoperations as the first point of contact both in-person and telephonically for thecampus community. This position is the point person within an integrated teamthat manages the physical campus, and collaborates with multiple departmentsand admins.

Responsibilities include travel arrangements, meeting and calendar management,physical inventory tracking, supply inventories, mail systems, switchboard and frontdesk support, ticket system tracking, and fleet management. The ideal candidate will thrive in afast-paced environment and can effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilitiesand deadlines working both individually and collaboratively.

The desired candidate will possess exceptional customer service skillsand will ideally be able to demonstrate proficiency with various softwarepackages including Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Creative Cloud, Banner orsimilar platform as well as proficiency with purchasing procedures and travelpolicies.

This is a full-time position, working on-campus with occasional travel.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, TheUniversity of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of TheUniversity of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the regionand is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis onteaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs,technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit HighSchool/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties.

UNM offers a robustbenefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event ticketsto tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employeewellness programs, paid parental leaveand more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction fromFamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.

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

• Experience with IT environments and/or facilities management and associated work order systems
• Experience working in an academic environment
• Experience supporting finance departments
• Experience with timekeeping and UKG (or similar software)
• Spanish/Englishbilingual

Additional Requirements Possession of a valid NM Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Campus: Valencia
Department Valencia Branch
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
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 10/20/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is an on-campus position.
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.

Applicants must include a resume and list (names/numbers) of at least three professional references.

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.