Job Description

Admin Assistant 2

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Requisition ID

req35025

Working Title

Admin Assistant 2

Position Grade

07

Position Summary

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The CDD Medically Fragile Case Management Program (MFCMP) is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 who possesses high attention to detail and organization skills. This position is not eligible for remote work.


MFCMP provides statewide home and community-based nurse case management services as part of contracts with the Managed Care Organizations and as a Medically Fragile Waiver provider. The RNs perform monthly contact and annual level of care assessments, as well as facilitate and implement individualized service plans.


The administrative team of MFCMP assists in ensuring documentation related to the work of the RN Case Managers meets contractual requirements including timelines and deadlines. The Admin Assistant 2 position is essential in ensuring the Program runs smoothly and continues to provide services without interruption. You will assist the admin team in day-to-day operations, including incoming and outgoing communications and collaborating as needed with the RNs, nursing agencies, Managed Care Organizations and the third-party assessor to ensure deadlines are met and client services are accessed in a timely, continuous manner. The Program serves a very vulnerable population; thus, staff work very closely together and must maintain strong work ethics and diligence in remaining flexible in the midst of changes and fluctuating workloads.


Explore other jobs at CDD by visiting our Career Opportunities page https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/



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

Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter


Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Team, Word), Adobe products, Zoom, and other relevant technologies, Experience with UNM applications including Chrome River and LoboMart, Demonstrated ability to create and edit clear, professional written materials, Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

06/30/2026

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $17.39 - $22.07

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

11/10/2025

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.


TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: COMPLETE THE OFFICIAL UNMJOBS APPLICATION: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. ATTACH YOUR CURRENT RESUME: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. ATTACH YOUR COVER LETTER: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter. NOTE: Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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.