Receptionist

Admin Assistant 1

Requisition ID
req38096

Working Title
Receptionist

Position Grade
06

Position Summary

The School of Law at the University of New Mexico School of Law seeks a welcoming and customer service-oriented Receptionist (UNM job title Administrative Assistant 1). This high visibility position serves as the front-facing staff member who greets and assists visitors, students, faculty, and staff in the Law School Administration suite. Main duties include: Provide primary coverage for the Law School Reception desk; assist telephone callers and visitors, students and employees by directing them to appropriate resources, answering questions about room scheduling and other routine inquiries, and providing visitors with directions to areas of the building; respond to room reservation requests and update the online classroom calendar; issue daily parking passes to visitors; serve as a distribution point for specified course materials and Registrar's Office documents; administer and perform mailroom activities such as receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and packages, emptying the shredder machine, and keeping basic supplies stocked; perform administrative support activities such as formatting and editing MS Word or other documents. May assist with setup of guest speaker lectures, Law School functions, and other special events.


The successful candidate will be highly dependable, work productively both independently and as part of a team, and possess a customer service-oriented, helpful, and courteous demeanor. Must be able to interact well with a wide range of diverse constituencies and maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.

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.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year 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

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance appropriate for an office setting
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in providing reception support and services
• Some experience with administrative support work is preferred

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
School of Law (588A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $16.88 - $21.14


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
10/9/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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, a resume, and three professional references (supervisory preferred).


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.