Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The UNM Division for Change and Empowerment (DiCE) is seeking a motivated, dynamic, detail-oriented individual to join the team as Executive Assistant (EA). The successful candidate will coordinate, oversee, and/or perform a wide variety of administrative support activities on behalf of DiCE, with primary responsibility for maintaining the calendar of the Vice President (VP). The Executive Assistant serves as the primary operational and administrative point of contact for internal and external constituencies.

The EA will manage special programs for the VP and work with the Program Manager to oversee the planning and coordination of special events. The EA will also collaborate with the DiCE editor and professional consultant to gather information for reports, create and maintain meeting documentation, and assist in the supervision of student employees.

• Efficiently and effectively maintain the VP's calendar.
• Schedule one-on-one, small group, and large group meetings.
• Coordinate meetings with local, national, and international partners.
• Ensure Outlook calendar entries include locations, addresses, directions, and all relevant meeting details for both on- and off-campus events.

• Receive, screen, evaluate, and determine appropriate responses to written correspondence received by DiCE.
• Draft or suggest responses as appropriate.

• Manage special programs for the VP, including:
  • Faculty Forward postdoctoral and hiring programs
  • DiCE grant programs
  • Other assigned initiatives
• Partner with the Program Manager to plan and coordinate special events on behalf of the VP.

Help to create, gather and post meeting documentation:

• Coordinate Alza Council meetings.
• Coordinate LEID Council meetings.
• Coordinate DiCE check-in meetings.

High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration, and/or human resources and 3 years of additional 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.

• Associate degree
• Highly adept at scheduling a calendar utilizing Outlook or similar program
• Team player that embraces a collaborative approach
• Proven knowledge of executive-level administrative principles and practices.
• Experience supporting an Executive Director, Vice President, or higher-level executive.
• Demonstrated expertise coordinating multiple calendars using Outlook, Google Calendar, or similar scheduling platforms.
• Experience planning and coordinating events.
• Strong communications and marketing skills.
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
  • Digital communication and file-sharing tools (One Drive, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive/Google Cloud Storage)
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and contributing to the university's mission of serving local and global communities

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. Benefits home page for more information.

Campus:
Main – Albuquerque, NM. Department: VP for Equity and Inclusion (289A).

Employment Type:

Staff. Staff Type:
Regular – Full Time. Term End Date: (blank). Status:
Exempt. Pay:
Monthly $4,277.87 - $5,000.00.

Background Check

Required:

Yes.

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…