Administrative Assistant 3

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.09 - $23.27
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Oct 03, 2025
Requisition ID req34756 Working Title Administrative Assistant 3 Position Grade 08 Position Summary The Clinical Law Program at the UNM School of Law is a law firm where advanced law students represent clients under the guidance and supervision of Law School faculty who are licensed attorneys. We are seeking a highly organized individual with strong communication skills to join our administrative support team. This position shares responsibilities for day-to-day office operations and provides direct support to multiple law practice areas. The support duties include, but are not limited to: * Answer phones, greet clients and maintain a welcoming front desk environment * Compose clear, professional written communications * Follow established opening/closing procedures for the office * Administer the lifecycle of confidential client files through an online case management system * Assist clinical law students with office procedures and protocols This is an opportunity to contribute to a legal/academic program that makes a meaningful difference in the community, while supporting law students as they gain real-world experience. You will be working in a professional office environment as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. 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. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years 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 * Front desk or administrative support experience in an office or educational environment * Experience with records management and/or database programs * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization * Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 * Experience maintaining confidentiality * Familiarity with Spanish language Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department School of Law (588A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.09 - $23.27 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 Benefits 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 Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 10/13/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No 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 a cover letter detailing experience and preferred qualifications, resume, and three professional references (supervisory references preferred). *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.