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Admin Asst,Assc

  • 502022
  • Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Full-time
  • Closing at: Mar 28 2025 - 23:55 MDT

Position Title: Admin Asst,Assc

Employee Classification: Admin Asst,Assc

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940830-DACC CAREER READINESS &ECONDEV UN

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable): DACC Workforce Center

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $ 16.61

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of administrative and staff support duties for a specified unit/department, which require a range of skills and a knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Assists and directs visitors, and resolves administrative problems and inquiries; composes, edits, and proofreads correspondence and reports, and prepares a range of administrative documents.

Classification Standard Duties:
Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents. Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing and cash receipt activities. Performs a wide variety of typing assignments which are sometimes confidential in nature. Operates personal computer to enter data, draft, edit, revise, and print letters, tables, reports, and other materials. Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules. Makes travel and lodging arrangements, either directly or through travel agencies. Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies. Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities. May serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters. Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. Drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries; prepares photocopies and facsimiles, and operates a variety of office equipment. May instruct and oversee the activities of student employees performing the same type of work. Greets and directs visitors, as and when appropriate. Resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of department/division; accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:One (1) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.; SKILLS:Skill in records maintenance; skill in the use of operating basic office equipment; word processing and/or data entry skills; organizing and coordinating skills; receptionist skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to perform simple accounting procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures; ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the first point of contact for students, clients, and partners of the Workforce & Community Engagement Division.
Requires customer service skills for campus-wide clientele, office skills including document management, and computer skills, including scheduling software and calendar maintenance.
Requires the ability to become knowledgeable about various non-credit programs and courses, adult education, career advising, customized training, CDL examination process, test proctoring, and various departments and programs on DACC and NMSU campuses.
Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

 

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, MCGarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. 

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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