Academic Technical Assistant

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plans and Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Benefits

Job summary

CNM Central New Mexico Community College is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support an Academic Department. You will handle a wide range of administrative tasks and ensure efficient office operations.

Responsibilities include accounting coordination, budget monitoring, purchasing, and data collection. The role requires accurate record-keeping, strong customer service, and the ability to assist in accreditation and travel coordination.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or high school diploma required.
• Up to two years of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and coordinates accounting activities and prepares internal reports for the department.
• Participates in budget planning and monitors department purchases, costs, and invoices.
• Performs administrative duties for department staff and students, including customer service and official correspondence.
• Updates and maintains program accreditation information and tracks employee development.
• Coordinates department travel and catalog processes.
• Acts as backup for the reception desk and supports staff.

Skills

customer service

Microsoft Office

budget tracking

purchasing

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Compensation

Compensation: $16.20-$20.24 Compensation Type: 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
• 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

Application Deadline

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.

Company Overview

As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff. Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the "CNM Family." Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students' lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution. CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. Regardless of your role, whether you're faculty, administration, or support staff, you'll play a pivotal role in instilling students with integrity, leadership, and compassion.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plans and Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Benefits

We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Professional Development

Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills.

CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Qualities that bring forth capable, confident, and productive citizens who want to make a change for the better.