Admin Assistant 3 (Hand/Research)

Admin Assistant 3

Working Title - Admin Assistant 3 (Hand/Research)

Position Grade - 08

Position Summary - Oversees and/or performs a range of diverse administrative activities for the Orthopaedic department. Serves as a central point of liaison for the day to day activities between Research and the Orthopaedic Hand Dept. Research is overseen by Dr. Mercer and therefore takes extra coordination of her schedule with the activities of both. Coordinates weekly meetings of Hand Docs and of Research with Dr. Mercer. Coordinates speaking events and makes travel arrangements, (transportation and hotel accommodations), on a regular basis. Schedules appointments and maintains calendars; schedules, coordinates and facilitates meetings, facilities usage. Utilizes knowledge and understanding of underlying operational issues to create, compose & edit technical and/or administrative correspondence and documentation. This is especially vital in the compilation of statistics and submission of Clinical research studies to IRB & SPO. Works closely with research to track, organize, process and submit data to produce our high quality Annual Research Journal which is recognized on local, regional, national and international levels. Provides and/oversees support activities for unit such as answering telephones, assisting and resolving problems and inquiries, review and control of both incoming and outgoing correspondence, and follow-up on operational commitments. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. 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 - Microsoft 2013 or later. Experience in physician or clinic setting Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing Powerchart experience to research patient information. Experience with Research and IRB, SPO, Office Ability to Update Budgets in Excel. Familiarity with UNM Orthopaedics.

Campus - Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department - Orthopaedics Administration (497B)

Employment Type - Staff

Staff Type - Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status - Non-Exempt

Pay - Hourly $18.27- $23.50

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 - 6/4/2026

Eligible for Remote Work - No

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 provide: - Cover letter indicating how you fulfill minimum qualifications. - 3 references - professional references preferred.