Academic Technical Assistant - Rio Rancho

Compensation: $16.20-$20.24 Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Regular Grade: NE03 Position Summary The Academic Technical Assistant provides support and assistance to faculty members, researchers, and students in an academic setting at CNM. This position assists with technical tasks providing administrative support, such as organizing schedules, coordinating meetings, and managing documentation. The Academic Technical Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth operation of academic schools administrative functions promoting a conducive learning environment. This position involves processing faculty course loads and compensation in Workday, auditing entries for accuracy, and collaborating with Human Resources, CNM Payroll, and CHSS Payroll. Additionally, the role entails processing faculty course releases and project compensations, monitoring faculty leave requests, and managing One-Time Payments for substitute assignments and supplemental pay. Duties & Responsibilities Ensures enter faculty course loads and compensation data into Workday, ensuring accuracy and generating Period Activity Pay (PAP). Processes department-approved course releases and project compensations, including collecting official agreements and tracking project outcomes. Monitors and audits faculty leave requests, verifies course schedules and office hours against leave requests before submission to supervisors. Tracks hours for part-time faculty and processes One-Time Payments for substitute assignments and supplemental pay. Coordinates accounting activities, prepares internal reports, participates in budget planning, and monitors department purchases, costs, and invoices. Maintains inventory processes and procedures for the school. Provides administrative support to department administration, faculty, and students, including customer service, composing minutes and correspondence, data research, record-keeping, supply ordering, and purchasing. Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty communication, updates program accreditation information, tracks employee professional/educational development, coordinates department travel, and organizes department catalog processes. Serves as backup for the reception desk and provides coverage in the absence of other staff members. Performs other related administrative duties as assigned by department leadership. Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree OR High school diploma or equivalent AND Up to two (2) years of related experience Preferences: Experience working within higher education environments Experience in processing, managing, and reconciling invoices EEO STATEMENT: As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Questions about the role or application process? Call our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff. Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the "CNM Family." Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students' lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution. CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home. Review our summary of benefits CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plans and Savings Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Educational Benefits We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits. Professional Development Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis Follow Us on The MUSE!!! Follow Us on FairyGodBoss!!! CNM has consistently ranked among the top five community colleges in the country for the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded to both Hispanics and Native Americans, and consistently ranks among the top 10 for total degrees and certificates awarded. Regardless of your role, whether you're faculty, administration, or support staff, you'll play a pivotal role in instilling students with integrity, leadership, and compassion. Qualities that bring forth capable, confident, and productive citizens who want to make a change for the better.