Business Operations Specialist - Advanced (OAAA #69092)

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

To provide administrative support for the Office of African American Affairs while supporting the team to ensure the agency has what is needed to execute the mission of, "Improving the Lives of African Americans in New Mexico."

How does it get done?

Duties of this position includes:

* Administrative support including reception duties.
* Data entry functions.
* Maintaining marketing lists and activities.
* Assists with purchasing and inventory.
* Assist with community outreach.
* Assists in developing social media content and reviews.

Who are the customers?

Office of African American Affairs staff and constituents.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

* Experience in administrative/office management
* Strong organization, time management, and written communication skills
* Detail oriented skills

Minimum Qualification

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Accounting and two (2) years of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management and/or contract management. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Charles Reado, (505) 389-6702, charles.reado@oaaa.nm.gov Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.