Administrative Assistant Associate

New Mexico State University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Lincoln County seeks an Administrative Assistant Associate to support county-level operations, manage records, coordinate schedules, and assist with basic bookkeeping. This role centers on office operations at an NMSU satellite location with standard M-F hours and a full-time schedule.

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma (or higher) and at least one year of relevant experience, with familiarity in Extension finances and 4-H policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative, finance, and staff support duties for the County Director and agents, applying Extension finances and 4-H policies.

Education

High School diploma or higher

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

Position Title: 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)

Closing at: Nov 20 2026 - 23:55 MST

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.

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.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

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