[Hiring] Administrative Assistant 2 @University of New Mexico

Role Description

This is a temporary position. The UNM Arcoíris Center and UNM Division for Change and Empowerment (DiCE) are seeking a motivated, dynamic, detail-oriented individual to join the team as [Temporary] Administrative Assistant 2. The successful candidate will coordinate, oversee and/or perform a wide variety of administrative support activities on behalf of the Arcoíris Center and DiCE.

• Serves as primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies. Assists in the supervision of student staff including time entry.
• Provides office and staff support services, and participates in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects and/or events. May serve on a variety of committees in a support capacity.
• Coordinates maintenance of Arcoíris Center calendar, as well as assists Arcoíris Center leadership with scheduling, time permitting.
• Plans, coordinates, and revises written communications, including material for publication in newsletters, newspapers, magazines, or websites.
• Monitors student staff time and enters time sheets for Arcoíris Center, working with financial aid and student employment to verify work-study status.
• Holds secondary PCard for office to be used to coordinate travel and purchases for office as needed.
• Takes minutes at Arcoíris Center-led meetings and prepares summaries for the team.
• Works with the team to plan and deliver Arcoíris Center and DiCE events.

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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to contribute to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.
• Willingness to engage in cultural humility and culturally sustaining practices at UNM.
• Willing to adapt to the academic environment and standard operating procedures; experience in working within university communities in a respectful manner.
• Comfortable with accepting constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
• Communications & marketing skills and experience.
• Strong administrative, office management, and event planning skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices to assist those either in crisis or seeking confidential advocacy.

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.