Admin Assistant

Overview

The College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) invites applicants for its Administrative Assistant 3 position. This position supports the COEHS Office of the Dean with activities specific to alumni engagement, donor relations, event planning, and college initiatives and projects. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with professionalism and a positive attitude.

• Coordinate meetings, special events, and college functions.
• Serve as a liaison with alumni, donors and external stakeholders.
• Compose administrative correspondence; complete purchasing and travel.
• Update and maintain records and databases.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Professional experience in administrative support in a higher education setting.
• Professional experience planning, scheduling, and coordinating calendars, meetings, and events.
• Professional experience creating correspondence and reports and recording meeting minutes.
• Professional experience in alumni and/or donor relations.
• Experience with UNM fiscal and purchasing processes and systems.

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Main - Albuquerque, NM

COEHS Deans Office Gen Admin (522B2)

Staff

Term - Full-Time

1 year from date of hire

Non-Exempt

Hourly $18.09- $23.27

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 more information.

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.

Yes

10/6/2025

Yes

Consideration for remote work is conditional on the candidate passing their probation period and dependent upon departmental needs.

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 include cover letter, resume/UNMJobs application, and three Professional references

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.