Admin Assistant 2

PLEASE
NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM,
approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The
University of New Mexico has established branch colleges to serve the citizens
of New Mexico and to provide the highest quality of education for students
pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughout the state.
Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural
backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community education
programs, career education including certificate and associate degree programs,
and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division entry into
colleges and universities.

The UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library is seeking a highly
motivated individual to work as their Administrative Assistant 2. This position
requires the employee to perform a variety of administrative and staff support
duties that involve a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies
and procedures. The Administrative Assistant 2 is responsible for assisting and
directing visitors, as well as resolving administrative problems and inquiries.
The Administrative Assistant 2 also composes, edits, and proofreads
correspondence and reports, with the ability to professionally prepare a range
of administrative documents. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as
assigned including assisting customers at the front desk.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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 in a library or school setting
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures with strong focus on successful customer service, including telephone and email etiquette
• Familiarity with financial and purchasing practices and procedures
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess strong
  organizational and project management skills

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.

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.