Department Contact: Christy Green, 505-224-4058,cgreen18@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join the NM EDGE Program with New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service as an Administrative Assistant II and help support one of the state's premier professional development programs for public sector employees. Based in Albuquerque, NM, this position is ideal for a customer-focused, detail-oriented professional who enjoys providing administrative support and delivering exceptional service to a diverse group of learners and stakeholders.
The Administrative Assistant II serves as a key point of contact for NM EDGE participants, providing assistance with phone and email inquiries, student account access, class preparation, and program operations. Responsibilities include maintaining electronic records, coordinating class materials, processing and distributing certificates, handling mail services, supporting graduation audits, proctoring classes, and assisting with both virtual and in-person program delivery. The position plays an important role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a positive experience for students and instructors.
Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills while interacting with elected officials, public employees, students, and community partners from across New Mexico.
This full-time position offers a standard Monday-Friday schedule, competitive benefits through New Mexico State University, and the opportunity to contribute to workforce development initiatives that strengthen public service throughout the state. Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy supporting educational programs are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Position Title: Administrative Assistant II

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310000-COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): NMSU ABQ Center

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

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: Not Applicable

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

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the NM EDGE program including customer service, answering phone and email inquiries, assisting students with electronic access to their student accounts, assisting with electronic preparation of class materials and class delivery, generating class completion certificates and preparing their distribution with the assistance of our student worker, handling mail both receiving and dispensing, maintenance of records in our electronic filing system, printing/copying materials as needed, scanning sign-in sheets and tests as needed and filing properly, assistance with graduation audits, class proctoring, and general program support in multiple areas. Must use good judgement when dealing with a broad clientele ranging from elected officials to their employees from every level of government and public service.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.