Administrative Assistant
Position Details
Position Information Hr. Position Administrative Assistant Full Time / Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary The Administrative Assistant facilitates and administers the day-to day operations of two departments.
Develops and manages projects to help achieve the mission and goals of the department. Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies.
Leads and guides administrative support staff, may independently administer a defined program initiative or service operation for the unit.
Oversees the planning of meetings and events .
This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement upon completion of probationary period. Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to faculty and students.
- Prepares travel requests, vouchers.
- Prepares purchase requisitions, check requests and other financial documents.
- Monitors and manages departmental budgets and serves as liaison to finance department
- Prepares job postings and serves as liaison to human resources
- Screens and directs telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries.
- Maintains confidential and accurate records and files.
- Assists with maintaining academic programs and various databases.
- Assists with gathering and inputting program and other research data.
- Handles confidential material in a professional manner.
- May be asked to attend department meetings as assigned for the purpose of taking minutes and / or gathering information as required.
- Prepares departmental schedule of courses, Schedule Entry Forms, and Schedule Change Forms; serves as liaison to the Registrar’s office.
- May assist with textbook ordering process, working with faculty, both chairs, and bookstore as necessary.
- Collects candidate applications and checks for completeness.
- May prepare and disseminate communications to students.
- Answers routine student questions and directs students to appropriate academic personnel.
- Forwards documentation to appropriate Advisor / Faculty.
- Picks up and delivers departmental mail and other documents.
- Assists with the gathering of data for MPCAC Accreditation and other relevant projects.
- Assists with gathering of data for outcomes assessment.
- Prepares reports as needed for MPCAC and Outcomes Assessment.
- Updates Advisors in the Banner System.
- Maintains scheduled in-person attendance and checks in with supervisor daily when working remotely.
- May schedule and plan meetings for the departments.
- Maintains the departments’ calendar.
- Updates the departments’ webpages when requested.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements
- EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED.
- EXPERIENCE : Three (3) years of experience performing general clerical / administrative assistant work. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in any field.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Must be willing to work flexible schedules as needed.
New Mexico Highlands University has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for NMHU students and employees.
For detailed information, visit COVID-19) information New Mexico Highlands University Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience working with Banner (Student Information System), Chrome River, PeopleAdmin, and other NMHU software systems and / or ability to learn these systems.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance of office machines.
- Knowledge of business communication.
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Skilled with managing webpage content.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, University community, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively by having an excellent command of the English language (both oral and writing).
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
- Ability to make independent routine decisions. Physical Demands
- Repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of computer;
- Sitting for extended periods of time;
- No or very limited physical effort required.
Working Environment
- Work is performed in a typical interior / office work environment;
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Pay Rate Work Location / Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, 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.
We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
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