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University of New Mexico

Admin Assistant 2

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  • $16.72 - $21.22
  • United States
March 28, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Admin Assistant 2

Requisition ID req32907
Working Title Admin Assistant 2
Position Grade 07
Position Summary

The Clinical Law Program at the UNM School of Law is a law firm where advanced law students represent real-world clients under the supervision of School of Law faculty. We are looking for a customer-oriented individual with computer skills to join our law firm’s admin support team. The primary role of this position will be to maintain a professional and welcoming front desk environment while performing a variety of administrative duties that contribute to the efficiency of the office. The successful candidate will exhibit professionalism and top-notch organizational skills. The ability to communicate in conversational Spanish is highly preferred.  If you are interested in working with law students and a diverse clientele, we want to hear from you!

This is a 3-month temporary assignment with the potential to become a regular full-time position after three months.

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
  • Customer service experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365
  • Experience with general office procedures and equipment
  • Demonstrated experience handling confidential information
  • Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department School of Law (588A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Temporary - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $16.72 - $21.22
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 No
For Best Consideration Date 4/14/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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.

a) Cover letter detailing related experience and preferred qualifications; b) Resume; c) Three supervisory or 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.

Salary
  • $16.72 - $21.22


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