Admin Assistant 2 - Chemistry Accounting Office

Admin Assistant 2

Working Title: Admin Assistant 2 - Chemistry Accounting Office

Position Grade: 07

Position Summary: The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 2. This is a part-time position with a regular schedule of 20 hours per week and flexibility in scheduling. The primary responsibilities of this position will be based in the department's accounting office and include processing purchases, reimbursements, invoices, and other financial transactions. Accuracy, timeliness, and thorough record keeping are essential to success in this role. The individual may also provide backup support to the department's front office team as needed. There may also be opportunities to take on additional administrative responsibilities related to special programs, particularly during the summer months. These optional assignments may include program communications, event planning, and logistical coordination. Any additional responsibilities would be compensated separately, and participation is entirely voluntary. Final payrate dependent on experience and education. 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. 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 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.

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Chemistry Department (889A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Part-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $17.56 to 19.93 Dependent on Education and Experience

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: 11/9/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

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 include a cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications, a resume/UNMJobs application including all relevant position, and three professional references.

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.