Academic Technical Assistant - HWPS

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

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform a wide range of office support tasks for the Academic Department. The role involves coordinating accounting activities, preparing internal reports, and assisting with budget planning and purchasing.

It also covers administrative duties for faculty and students, data collection, and travel coordination. Qualifications include an Associates degree or a high school diploma with up to two years of related

Qualifications

• Associates degree or high school diploma with up to 2 years of related experience.
• Experience providing administrative or office support in a professional setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common office technology.

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, including taking minutes, composing correspondence, data gathering, record keeping, and purchasing.
• Updates and maintains program accreditation information and tracks employee development.
• Coordinates department travel and catalog processes.
• Serves as backup for the reception desk and provides coverage in absence of other staff.

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

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: 10/15/2026

This position will support Public Safety

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.