Admin Assistant 2 (Nursing)

Admin Assistant 2

Requisition ID
req36434

Working Title
Admin Assistant 2 (Nursing)

Position Grade
07

Position Summary
UNM-Valenciais seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant 2 who will work in the NursingDepartment. The individual will provide administrative support and is the mainpoint of contact for the department. This person will be responsible forrelaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, studentquestions, and providing instructor assistance as needed, relating to theprogram. This position requires ability to communicate effectively, bothwritten and verbally, with faculty, students and staff.


Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in ruralValencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-yearbranch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a communitycollege in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academictransfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit coursesto high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staffserve a student body of approximately 2,000 students per semester.


UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources,and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster awork-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leaveand more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction fromFamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in business related program
• Demonstrated experience at a community college or university
• Demonstrated experience in an associate or bachelor degree nursing program

Additional Requirements

Campus
Valencia

Department
Valencia Branch

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $17.39 to $20.00

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
5/7/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in office

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 resume and cover letter.

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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.