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Requisition ID req35207 Working Title Admin Assistant 1 or 2; Upward Bound Position Grade 06 Position Summary The UNM-Valencia Campus Upward Bound Program is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 or 2 who will serve as the main contact for this college preparatory program which provides personal, academic, and career counseling for high school students. This is a grant-funded position with current funding available through 08/31/2026. This individual will be the main contact for departmental support, coordinating the departmental functions and inquiries, maintaining a variety of files and records, reconciling fiscal administration for the unit, including, but not limited to monthly budget , time sheet collection, travel, and/or purchasing for the department. The individual will maintain inventories for department assets and product inventories associated with internal services. The Admin Assistant creates, composes, and edits written materials and ensures coverage in the office. Applicants will be considered for both the Administrative Assistant 1 and 2 position. Determination of level placement for the successful candidate will be based on the years of related experience and relevant information obtained throughout the recruitment process. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies. Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 1/5/2026. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Banner or similar enterprise platform • Experience with Chromeriver or similar purchasing/expenditure software • Experience working with youth or youth programming • English/Spanish bilingual (speak/read/write) Additional Requirements Campus Valencia Department Valencia Branch Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 08/31/2026 Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.71 - $22.07 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 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 grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 1/5/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is an on-campus position. 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, to submit an application. Please include a resume and three professional references (name/contact information). Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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. Requisition ID req35207 Working Title Admin Assistant 1 or 2; Upward Bound Position Grade 06 Position Summary The UNM-Valencia Campus Upward Bound Program is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 or 2 who will serve as the main contact for this college preparatory program which provides personal, academic, and career counseling for high school students. This is a grant-funded position with current funding available through 08/31/2026. This individual will be the main contact for departmental support, coordinating the departmental functions and inquiries, maintaining a variety of files and records, reconciling fiscal administration for the unit, including, but not limited to monthly budget , time sheet collection, travel, and/or purchasing for the department. The individual will maintain inventories for department assets and product inventories associated with internal services. The Admin Assistant creates, composes, and edits written materials and ensures coverage in the office. Applicants will be considered for both the Administrative Assistant 1 and 2 position. Determination of level placement for the successful candidate will be based on the years of related experience and relevant information obtained throughout the recruitment process. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies. Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 1/5/2026. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Banner or similar enterprise platform • Experience with Chromeriver or similar purchasing/expenditure software • Experience working with youth or youth programming • English/Spanish bilingual (speak/read/write) Additional Requirements Campus Valencia Department Valencia Branch Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 08/31/2026 Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.71 - $22.07 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 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 grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 1/5/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is an on-campus position. 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, to submit an application. Please include a resume and three professional references (name/contact information). Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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.