Administrative Assistant, Education Programs & Residency

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks an Administrative Assistant Associate to support TPAL leadership and administrative operations on campus. The role focuses on teacher residency coordination, recruitment outreach, stipend processing, and data reporting, with a strong emphasis on communication and organizational excellence.

This 12-month, full-time, on-campus position requires a High School diploma with at least 1 year of related experience or higher, and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and technology skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, grant activities, and administrative responsibilities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support TPAL leadership and administrative operations across all TPAL programs.
• Coordinate processing of Teacher Residency stipends and maintain residency records.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and survey administration; support residency meetings and professional learning.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend recruitment events; support recruitment efforts and communicate with students, faculty, school personnel, and community partners.
• Provide school-wide administrative support to TPAL leadership, faculty, staff, and students; develop proficiency in NMSU systems; manage office procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks an Administrative Assistant Associate to support TPAL leadership and administrative operations on campus. The role focuses on teacher residency coordination, recruitment outreach, stipend processing, and data reporting, with a strong emphasis on communication and organizational excellence.

This 12-month, full-time, on-campus position requires a High School diploma with at least 1 year of related experience or higher, and proficiency in Microsoft