Administrative Assistant Intermediate at New Mexico State University

Department Contact:Dr. Anowar Islam Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicantsAdvertising Summary:The department of Extension Plant Sciences (EPS) invites you to apply for the position of Admin Asst Inter. EPS strives to bring strong Extension programs to the largest agricultural commodity areas in the state.Position DetailsPositionTitle: Administrative Assistant IntermediateCollege/Division: Cooperative Extension ServiceDepartment: 311200-EXTENSN PLANT SCIENCESLocation: Las CrucesOffsite Location (if applicable):Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0FLSA Status:Non-ExemptBargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).Contingent Upon Funding:Not ApplicableStandard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Job Duties and Responsibilities: The position provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support including answering phones greeting visitors and handling or referring inquiries. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating meetings events interviews and travel arrangements as well as preparing correspondence reports meeting agendas and minutes. The role serves as a liaison with other departments to resolve day-to-day operational issues which may include issuing work orders and coordinating with facilities. Additional duties include assisting with budget preparation and reconciliation reconciling purchase cards managing office supplies and requisitions maintaining databases and records assisting with the distribution of marketing materials and compiling internal reports. The position also supports management with problem-solving project coordination and goal implementation manages financial transactions as needed and implements updates to the departments website. This position manages office work-study students tracking their time and tasks. Other related administrative duties may be performed as assigned.QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:High School diploma 3 years of relevant experience or an Associates Degree 1 year of relevant experience.Equivalent Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications: Special Certification/Licensure:Working Conditions and Physical EffortEnvironment: 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. Key Skills Generator,Accomodation,Football,Advertising,Architectural Design Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1