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Admin Assistant 1

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $16.71 - $18.71
remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2025
Requisition ID req35170 Working Title Admin Assistant 1 Position Grade 06 Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, CBH division, is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to provide administrative assistance for a project dedicated to improving behavioral health services and systems across NM. Duties include: assist with project logistics, procurement, meeting and travel planning, supplies and materials preparation. This position will regularly work with multidisciplinary teams; manage complex scheduling and will develop positive relationships with internal and external agencies and stakeholders. This position will work closely with clinical and non-clinical partners and will assist with implementation and meeting facilitation. The qualified candidate should have in-depth knowledge of and experience with: basic administrative duties; RedCap, Zoom, Adobe Creative Programs and Smartsheet; strong familiarity with public health, public policy and behavioral health issues, and human services-related programs; culturally competent and able to work within diverse communities; establishing and maintaining positive community relationships; scheduling meetings and events and administrative functions. The desired candidate for this high-energy position is professional and customer service-oriented; efficient; and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This is an on-call position and is not eligible for benefits. This position will work in-office several days a week and may require limited travel within New Mexico. 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 * Academic or work experience with public health, public policy or in a behavioral health field * Demonstrated administrative experience * Experience with data collection and database management * Demonstrated customer service experience and experience providing hands-on technical support * Experience with RedCap, Access, Excel, Zoom and Smartsheet- knowledgeable, quick and adept in learning software and systems Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Psych Community Behavioral Health (451E) Employment Type Staff Staff Type On-Call Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.71 - $18.71 Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position. 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 No For Best Consideration Date 11/24/2025 Eligible for Remote Work 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 provide completed application, resume, cover letter explaining why qualified for position and 3 professional references. *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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.