Overview
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Jobs in Knoxville, TN at Ward Waste Solutions
Requisition ID
req32706
Working Title
Admin Assistant 2
Position Grade
07
Position Summary
The Office of Academic Affairs is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 2. This position will provide office support and requires someone with excellent communication and customer service skills. The selected candidate will support the Vice Provost for Student Success.
This individual must be willing and able to work in a professional, fast paced environment. The position will include performing a variety of administrative support responsibilities in an executive office.
It is essential in this position that the selected candidate have excellent attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking abilities, and a willingness to learn and work in a team environment. The selected candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to include working with highly sensitive and confidential information.
The selected individual will provide a range of office support to include:
Scheduling and facilitating meetings
Taking notes/minutes at meetings
Maintaining and organizing confidential files
Answering phones and directing calls
Assisting in event planning and logistics
Providing good customer service
Supporting team members with administrative needs
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.
All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years 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
Experience scheduling and coordinating complex meetings
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Demonstrated organizational skills
Experience working in an upper level administrative/executive office setting
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main – Albuquerque, NM
Department
Provost Office Staff (688A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular – Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $16.72 – $21.22
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
3/21/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include your resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and 3-5 Professional References.
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.
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.
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.
Title: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Company: Ward Waste Solutions
Location: Knoxville, TN
