Admin Assistant

Admin Assistant 2

Performs a variety of administrative and staff support duties for the Children's Campus department, which requires a range of skills and a knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, programs, and philosophy. Individuals will assist with staff and children's files, regulatory requirements, and accreditation requirements to remain in compliance with Early Childhood Education and Care Department requirements, Childcare Licensing regulations, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation criteria.

This position also requires assisting and directing visitors, staff, and families and providing support in resolving administrative problems and inquiries. Duties will include administrative support with composing, editing, and proofreading correspondence and reports, as well as preparing a range of administrative documents relevant to department needs and events. See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience working with families
• Experience with CYFD Licensing
• Experience with HIPAA Compliance
• Experience with FERPA Compliance
• Experience with Children’s Campus policies and procedures
• Experience with Children’s campus philosophy
• Experience with Children’s Campus Programming
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

This position is located at the UNM Children's Campus; therefore, the successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) fingerprint background check, and must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

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• Campus:
  Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff
• Staff Type:
  Term - Full Time
• Term End Date: 6/30/2026
• Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Pay:
  Hourly: $17.39 - $22.07
• 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 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:
  
  Yes
• For Best Consideration Date: 12/1/2025
• Eligible for Remote Work:
  No

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

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