Academic Technical Assistant

chess; New Mexico; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks an administrative support professional to assist the Academic Department with varied office tasks and reporting. The role involves accounting coordination, budget monitoring, and assisting faculty and students with administrative needs.

The candidate should have strong Microsoft Office skills, customer service experience, and the ability to manage records, data, and purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Requires relevant administrative experience in a professional setting.
• Experience with purchasing, budget tracking or related financial tasks is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common office technology.
• Customer service experience is beneficial for applicant interactions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and coordinates accounting activities and prepares internal reports for the department; supports budgeting and purchasing processes.
• Performs administrative duties for the department, including minutes, correspondence, data gathering, record keeping, and supplies ordering.
• Updates and maintains program accreditation information and tracks employee development.
• Coordinates department travel and catalog processes as assigned.
• Serves as backup for the reception desk and supports other staff when needed.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Budget tracking

Microsoft Office

Office technology

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation

$16.20-$20.24

CompensationType

Hourly

Employment Type

Regular

Grade

NE03

Position Summary

Performs a wide variety of administrative and office support activities to facilitate the assigned Academic Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors and coordinates accounting activities and prepares internal reports for the department as well as performs accounting; participates in budget planning and monitors/tracks department purchases, costs, and invoices.
• Performs administrative duties for assigned department administration, faculty, and students, which includes providing customer service, composing and typing minutes and general correspondence, researching and collecting data, establishing and maintaining record keeping, ordering supplies, and handling the purchasing process.
• Updates and maintains program accreditation information and tracks employee professional development.
• Coordinates department travel and organizes department catalog process when assigned.
• Serves as backup for the reception desk and provides coverage in the absence of other staff.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent

AND

• Up to two (2) years of related experience

Preferences

• Experience providing administrative or office support in a professional setting
• Experience with purchasing, budget tracking or other financial administrative tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common office technology
• Customer service experience

Best Consideration Date/Posting Close Date: 10/8/2026

EEO STATEMENT

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.