Front Desk & Administrative Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to serve as front desk contact, greet visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries. This role supports grants and purchasing teams, maintains records, and assists with space management and building operations.

Ideal candidates have experience in office operations, data entry, and customer service, with coursework in business or related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support and office operations.
• Academic coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Interest in developing professional skills in administration and customer service within a compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries.
• Coordinate visitor access and manage conference room schedules.
• Maintain office supplies and space organization.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Provide support to grants and purchasing teams.
• Submit, monitor, and follow up on iService requests to ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Data entry

Record keeping

Office operations

Education

Business Administration

Accounting

Public Administration

Finance

Job description

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to serve as front desk contact, greet visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries. This role supports grants and purchasing teams, maintains records, and assists with space management and building operations.

Ideal candidates have experience in office operations, data entry, and customer service, with coursework in business or related fields.