Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator Position Summary

Coordinates, oversees, and/or performs a wide variety of administrative, secretarial, and program support activities on behalf of an Associate Vice President, Associate Provost, Deputy Provost, Director, and/or comparable senior officer of the University. Serves as primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, including Board of Regents, often on complex and confidential issues. Coordinates the provision of office and staff support services to the office, and oversees and/or participates in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects and/or events.

May serve on a variety of committees in a support capacity.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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

• Verbaland written communication skills as demonstrated by cover letter.
• Experience working with a diverse group of internal and external constituents to complete projects.
• Professional experience in administrative support in a higher education setting.
• Experience in purchasing and budget planning.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with UNM fiscal and purchasing processes and systems.
• Experience with Banner 9, Chrome River, UNMJobs, and Lobo Mart
• Abilityto multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Demonstrated experience with event planning.

Campus

Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department

Internal Audit Department (676A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular – Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $24.04-$27.40 DOE

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 0.25 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

1/15/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work agreement (RWA), please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement.

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.

Please be sure to attach cover letter, resume/UNMJobs application, and three references.

Veteran Preference Program

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Background Check Policy

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Refer to  for a definition of Regular Staff.

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