Receptionist

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,368,000 - 60,574,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico School of Law seeks a Receptionist (Administrative Assistant 1) to greet visitors and support the Law School community in the Administration suite. This front-facing role handles calls, directs visitors, assists with room scheduling and calendar updates.

The successful candidate will be dependable, collaborative, and customer-service oriented, able to work independently or as part of a team in a busy campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Office setting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and assist students, faculty, and staff in the Law School Administration suite.
• Direct telephone callers and visitors to appropriate resources.
• Answer questions about room scheduling and campus resources.
• Provide directions to areas of the building and update the online classroom calendar.
• Issue daily parking passes to visitors.
• Distribute course materials and Registrar's Office documents.
• Perform mailroom duties: sorting, distributing mail and packages, emptying shredders.
• Provide basic administrative support: formatting/editing MS Word documents.
• Assist with setup of guest lectures, Law School events, and other activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Professional appearance

Follow directions

Organizational skills

Reception support

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The School of Law at the University of New Mexico School of Law seeks a welcoming and customer service-oriented Receptionist (UNM job title Administrative Assistant 1). This high visibility position serves as the front-facing staff member who greets and assists visitors, students, faculty, and staff in the Law School Administration suite. Main duties include: Provide primary coverage for the Law School Reception desk; assist telephone callers and visitors, students and employees by directing them to appropriate resources, answering questions about room scheduling and other routine inquiries, and providing visitors with directions to areas of the building; respond to room reservation requests and update the online classroom calendar; issue daily parking passes to visitors; serve as a distribution point for specified course materials and Registrar's Office documents; administer and perform mailroom activities such as receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and packages, emptying the shredder machine, and keeping basic supplies stocked; perform administrative support activities such as formatting and editing MS Word or other documents. May assist with setup of guest speaker lectures, Law School functions, and other special events.

The successful candidate will be highly dependable, work productively both independently and as part of a team, and possess a customer service-oriented, helpful, and courteous demeanor. Must be able to interact well with a wide range of diverse constituencies and maintain a positive, collaborative attitude.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance appropriate for an office setting
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in providing reception support and services
• Some experience with administrative support work is preferred

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

School of Law (588A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $16.88 - $21.14

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

10/9/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Veteran Preference Program

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Diversity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check Requirements

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.