Administrative Assistant Associate

NMSU; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME bargaining unit

Job summary

New Mexico State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant Associate at a Lincoln County satellite location. Under direct supervision, you will perform administrative, finance, and staff support duties for the County Director and county agents, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with at least one year of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate schedules, handle basic bookkeeping, and arrange travel as

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.
• Experience with basic bookkeeping is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and organized with office administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs administrative, finance, and staff support duties for the County Director and agents.
• Maintains office records, coordinates schedules, and supports Extension Office finances and 4-H policies.

Skills

Record keeping

Scheduling coordination

Bookkeeping basics

Travel arrangements

Office support

Education

High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Job description

Department Contact:Tom Dean, 575-646-2584, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:The Cooperative Extension Service in Lincoln County is looking for a detailed-oriented administrative professional to handle a variety of essential tasks, including managing records, coordinating schedules, processing basic bookkeeping, arranging travel, and supporting office operations.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Administrative Assistant Associate

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 313350-ADMIN PRGM LINCOLN CTY

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Lincoln County, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of administrative, finance, and staff support duties for the County Director, County Agents, and other office staff, which require a range of skills and a knowledge of the Extension Offices finances, Agents programs and 4-H policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.