The University of New Mexico

Position Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a motivated professional to serve as an Administrative Assistant III. This is a high-energy position that requires customer service, assertiveness, patience, excellent oral and written communications, and superb organizational skills. This position requires someone able to be responsive to multiple internal and external stakeholders under tight deadlines and requires resourcefulness, follow-through and flexibility. The desired candidate is customer service-focused; efficient; and able to prioritize and manage multiple, complex tasks simultaneously.

The individual will perform a variety of office support and/or administrative duties for the department that provide support to clinical faculty. Working as an integral part of a solid administrative team is key.

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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite and internet)
• Proven ability to work with frequent interruptions and distraction in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines
• Attention to detail, as well as experience maintaining confidentiality and HIPPA training
• Familiarity, and working experience, with:
• Chrome River systems, booking travel, and with UNM’s travel policies and procedures. Purchasing for UNM
• P-card, LoboMart, and purchase requisitions.

Pay Hourly: $17.39-$22.37 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. 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.

Provide cover letter, resume and three professional references, Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.