Admin Assistant 2

The School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a dependable, personable individual to join our joyous team as an administrative assistant. As the first point of contact for the department, we are looking for an individual with a history of successful customer service-related administrative employment.

The successful candidate will complete a variety of administrative support duties for the department. This requires a range of skills and a knowledge of UNM policies and procedures. Specifically, this individual will: Assist and direct visitors and resolve administrative problems and inquiries. Compose, edit, and proofread correspondence and reports; and prepare a range of administrative documents Complete time entry for the department's biweekly and monthly employees while meeting time entry deadlines.

Update and maintain departmental calendars for the reserved parking spot as well as various rooms within the Mechanical Engineering Building. Complete all incoming requests for card access and/or key access to the building from faculty, staff, students, and other individuals and collaborate with other department staff to assure that each requester has the appropriate access.

(This includes periodically running reports to ensure proper access.) Purchase supplies or services in support of the department’s academic and research mission while maintaining compliance with UNM, state, and federal procurement guidelines. This will include holding a UNM P-Card and will require excellent follow-through to ensure the successful arrival of items/services ordered.