Administrative Assistant Intermediate Job at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

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  • New Mexico State University
  • Las Cruces, NM

Job Description

  • 503019
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Full-time
  • Closing at: Jan 9 2026 - 23:55 MST

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Department Contact: Dr. Anowar Islam, 575-646-3406, maislam@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The department of Extension Plant Sciences (EPS) invites you to apply for the position of Admin Asst, Inter. EPS strives to bring strong Extension programs to the largest agricultural commodity areas in the state.

Position Details

Position Title: Administrative Assistant Intermediate

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 311200-EXTENSN PLANT SCIENCES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85

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: The position provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling or referring inquiries. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating meetings, events, interviews, and travel arrangements, as well as preparing correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, and minutes. The role serves as a liaison with other departments to resolve day-to-day operational issues, which may include issuing work orders and coordinating with facilities. Additional duties include assisting with budget preparation and reconciliation, reconciling purchase cards, managing office supplies and requisitions, maintaining databases and records, assisting with the distribution of marketing materials and compiling internal reports. The position also supports management with problem-solving, project coordination, and goal implementation, manages financial transactions as needed, and implements updates to the department’s website. This position manages office work-study students, tracking their time and tasks. Other related administrative duties may be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure

**If you are using the completion of a post-secondary degree or certification to substitute for years of experience, please attach your transcript/certification to the application.**

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.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMS U Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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