University of New Mexico is hiring: Executive Assistant in Los Alamos

Executive Assistant

UNM Los Alamos is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to serve as administrative support for the Chancellor. UNM Los Alamos is a branch campus located in northern New Mexico which serves the surrounding areas through higher education initiatives. We are a campus dedicated to supporting our community and growing our student population. This position will offer executive support to the Chancellor and other members of leadership who work to meet the needs of the students and advance the campus strategic goals. The ideal applicant should be organized, be able to prioritize through effective time management and work independently with initiative. They should support student success and understand the confidential nature of the work being done. This person should also have outstanding communication skills to work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 3 years of additional 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:

• Demonstrated experience providing support for executive leadership
• Advanced scheduling experience
• Experience planning large-scale events
• Knowledge of staff hiring procedures
• Demonstrated self-motivation and a proactive, go-getting attitude, with the ability to work independently while consistently acting in the best interests of the University.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Records maintenance skills
• Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
• Project management skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues

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.

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.

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.