Department Contact: Derek Yu, dyu@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our International Programs & Compliance department! We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in managing multiple priorities. Apply today!

Position Details

Position Title: Administrative Assistant Senior

College/Division: Provost Office

Department: 460001-INTL PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Administrative Assistant provides essential operational support for Office of International Programs and Compliance, including services for international students and scholars, outbound study abroad programs, campus passport operations, and related program development and implementation. This role ensures efficient administrative workflows, accurate data and records management, and culturally responsive service delivery across multiple units within International Programs and Compliance.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s
Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience considered. At least 1 year of administrative experience, ideally in higher education or international services.

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 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.