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 Autism Programs at the CDD are filling multiple full-time Admin Assistant 2 positions to be part of a team to support the division. 

The ideal candidates for these positions should be compassionate and creative with excellent administrative support skills.  Responsibilities will include a variety of duties requiring a range of skills and knowledge, such as purchasing supplies and materials with a UNM purchasing card, processing travel reimbursements; scheduling and coordinating meetings, trainings and events, including coordinating travel and lodging arrangements; performing data entry, records management, developing and maintaining datasets, and routine analysis and calculations for the preparation of recurring internal reports. These administrative assistants will support the work efforts of the professional visiting team for any of our programs on a daily basis. 

The Autism Programs at the CDD is a large, multi-faceted program with multiple funding streams and projects that support individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families to live the life of their choosing. This is accomplished through clinical evaluation/diagnosis, extensive community training, parent mediated training, school consultations and technical assistance. The Autism Programs has expanded its services to include specific interventions and supports for individuals with ASD/IDD and their families who also experience mental/behavioral health challenges. The START program was implemented with support from the National Center for START services. The program develops interdisciplinary teams to utilize evidenced-informed models of supports and interventions as well as to provide community capacity training, consultation and technical assistance in these specific areas and will be guided by principles of Positive Psychology and Strengths-Based Practices. 

Explore more exciting career opportunities at CDD by visiting our Careers site:  https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/

See the Position Description for additional information.

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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.

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

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher as well as Learning Stream, Survey Monkey & Constant Contact.

Familiar with the UNM financial systems including Chrome River, LoboMart and Banner.

Experience with,

• scheduling and coordinating meetings, trainings and events, including coordinating travel and lodging arrangements;
• establishing, maintaining, and updating files, databases, records, and other documents; 
• data entry, records management, developing and maintaining datasets, and performing routine analysis and calculations for the preparation of recurring internal reports;
•  providing administrative support within a direct service environment.

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