CHESS·Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Senior Administrative Assistant provides operational, administrative, and project management support to multiple departments including Human Resources. Responsibilities include coordinating special projects, managing schedules, maintaining personnel records, and providing customer service to students and staff.
This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College. Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Regular FLSA: Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The Senior Administrative Assistant provides operational, administrative, and project management support to the Office of Human Resources, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and the Center for Professional Learning. This role works on special projects, assists with onboarding new employees, and provides excellent customer service to students, staff and faculty.
A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed.
Handles sensitive and confidential matters and information with appropriate discretion and judgment; answers basic questions; escalates complex questions. Performs research and analysis on specific issues as required, and independently prepares non-routine correspondence and reports Assists in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects, as appropriate. Schedules meetings, prioritizes requests, and screens correspondence, calls, and visitors. Communicates effectively with students, staff and faculty and provides timely response to inquiries. Participates in the planning and coordination of program/department events and activities. Coordinates scheduling for interpreting services. Assists with coordination of the SFCC Volunteer program. Coordinates new hire paperwork and maintains digital personnel files and records to ensure consistent data accuracy. Initiates related HR transactions into the HR platform (Workday). Ensures communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries. Gathers information for the compilation of reports and metrics; assists with the reconciliation of reports and researches and resolves data discrepancies. Participates in and provides direct input on the development and recommendation of process-related and procedural improvements, as appropriate. Monitors the departmental budget; tracks expenditures; maintains record keeping in accordance with SFCC financial policies; reviews memberships, subscriptions and dues, processes payments, prepares purchase requisitions, orders supplies, and reconciles P-Card and expense reports. Performs job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Records maintenance skills. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate projects. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Knowledge of office management principles and procedures. Advance proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality. Ability to maintain high confidentiality and discretion. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to maintain high accuracy and work quality standards. Data management and tracking skills.
Associate’s degree in business administration or related field. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Bilingual in English and Spanish Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Schedule Designation: This position is located on-campus at Santa Fe Community College. Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Best Consideration Date: 8/24/2026 Notice of Background Check and Education Verification: All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards. EEO Statement: As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. ADA Statement: The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. SFCC Recruiting Statement: Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community! For additional jobs apply at https://jobs.sfcc.edu
Candidates must possess an associate degree in business administration or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office proficiency skills are required.
Market context
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