CES County Program Assistant

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

Job summary

New Mexico State University is seeking a Program Coordinator I to support the Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs within the Cooperative Extension Service. The role focuses on administrative duties, scheduling, mail handling, data entry, and supporting program marketing and enrollment.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, this position offers a 0.75 FTE with a target hourly rate of $16.83. The work schedule is standard M-F 8-5, non-exempt, AFSCME bargaining unit affiliated.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• Bilingual - Spanish.

Responsibilities

• The requested position will provide administrative duties for the Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs.
• General duties will include answers department telephone, sorts, and distributes mail, prepares and schedules shipments, files correspondence and reports, maintain records, data entry, types letters and reports for program, makes routine calculations, and assistance with program marketing, enrollment, and communication.

Skills

Bilingual - Spanish

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

• 504110
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Part-time
• Closing at: Nov 27 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact

Lourdes Olivas, 575-646-5763, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is seeking a motivated and organized Program Coordinator I to support educational programs and outreach efforts for Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs within Extension Family Consumer Sciences. This position provides administrative and program support for Extension programs that address local community needs around diabetes and health initiatives.

Position Details

Position Title

CES County Program Assistant

College/Division

Cooperative Extension Service

Department

310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT

Location

Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable)

Target Hourly/Salary Rate

16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency

0.75

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

Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities

***All applicants must fully complete every section of the online application. The application, not the resume, is the official record used to determine qualifications.

Current NMSU Employees: Include your complete NMSU employment history, regardless of length of service.***

The requested position will provide administrative duties for the Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs. General duties will include answers department telephone, sorts, and distributes mail, prepares and schedules shipments, files correspondence and reports, maintain records, data entry, types letters and reports for program, makes routine calculations, and assistance with program marketing, enrollment, and communication.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual - Spanish

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 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• 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 has 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

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.

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