Administrative Support Specialist

4 days ago


Las Vegas, Nevada, United States New Mexico Highlands University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Administrative Support Specialist to join our team at New Mexico Highlands University. This is a full-time position that will provide administrative and operational support to the Director of Human Resources/Payroll and the staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating a commitment to the University's core values of excellence, responsiveness, diversity, and accessibility.
  • Coordinate, oversee, and/or perform a wide variety of administrative support activities for an academic dean or department director.
  • Assignments may be confidential in nature. Provide and coordinate staff and office support. Coordinate and plan special events and meetings.
  • May serve on a variety of committees in a support capacity. Facilitate and administer the day-to-day operations of the department or of a multi-faceted, self-contained operating unit/division.
  • Develop and manage projects to help achieve the mission and goals of the director or department.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies. Lead and guide administrative support staff, may independently administer a defined program initiative or service operation for the unit.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED; at least 3 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
  • Associate's Degree in any field.
  • Experience in Higher Education.
  • Experience working with Ellucian Banner and/or PeopleAdmin.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Database management skills.
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion at all times.
  • Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
  • Word processing and/or data entry skills.
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
  • Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
  • Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
  • Knowledge of academic administrative principles and procedures.
Working Environment
  • Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Pay Rate

$17.37 per hour

Work Location/Campus Center

Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, 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.



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