Admin Assistant

Admin Assistant 3

Requisition  Working Title Admin Assistant 3 Position Grade 08 Position Summary The Latin American and Iberian Institute is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Admin Assistant III. The person will perform a variety of administrative, and staff support duties for the institute, which require a range of skills and a knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. These include assisting with evaluation and alumni tracking;

collecting data for reports and grant proposals; coordinating logistics including travel for events, award programs, and activities; making updates to our website; and helping with record keeping.

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.

* 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.

* 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 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

* Knowledge of UNM policies, procedures and systems which include Banner, Chrome River, MyReports, Lobo Mart, PCard, Cascade, Qualtrics, and Info Ready

* Knowledge of special events planning and catering procedures

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

* Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

* Exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to navigate and work with cumbersome data-gathering processes

* Word processing and/or data entry skills

* Records maintenance skills

* Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

* Ability to create surveys and collect assessment data using Qualtrics

* Knowledge about and experience working in or with Latin America

* Some knowledge, comprehension, and ability to speak in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Latin American Iberian Institute (617A)

Employment Type

Staff Staff Type Regular - Part-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.09 - $23.27 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 Yes For Best Consideration Date 2/9/2026 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.

Please attach Cover Letter, Resume, and contact information for three professional references, preferably former supervisors.

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.

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