Position Title: Admin Asst, Assc

Employee Classification: Admin Asst,Assc

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360400-CIVIL ENGINEERING

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $16.61

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide essential support for the NM AMP program. Ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional support.

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
Provides administrative and clerical procedural assistance and efficient administrative support to the NM AMP staff and its student participants and faculty mentors. Assists with obtaining access for various systems for staff. Performs Effort Certification and P-card reconciliation for the department. Sets up and maintains required record keeping. Organizes and coordinates events and meetings, when needed. Performs training that is required to understand the job and its procedures and policies. Completes required paperwork to hire, extend hire, and terminate student workers. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Performs writing assignments, when required, some of which may require confidentiality. Performs simple accounting procedures and assists the Budget Coordinator with processing and tracking. Performs basic routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing and cash receipt activities and purchasing. Orders necessary supplies, equipment, and does the work orders for essential department needs. Make travel and lodging arrangements for staff. Takes minutes at important events or meetings. Assists with the NM AMP Conference planning as a team member and assists with registration of attendees and other activities. May have oversight of student employees. Greets guests, visitors, students, and faculty that provides the ‘face’ or representation of NM AMP. Performs miscellaneous jobs, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Jeanne Garland, (575) 496-1502, garland@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

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.