Exec Asst,General Counsel
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Job Description
PositionTitle: Exec AsstGeneral Counsel
Employee Classification: Exec AsstPres/Exec VP Prov
College/Division: Presidents Office
Department: 480200UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL
Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt
Summary: NMSU University General Counsel invites you to apply for the position of Exec Asst General Counsel.
Classification Summary:
Manages and oversees the daytoday constituency services and administrative support activities of the University Office of the President or Executive Vice President and Provost. Acts as the primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies assists and represents the President or Executive VP/Provost in communicating with constituents and handles multiple incoming issues and concerns addressed to the office as they arise.
Classification Standard Duties:
Oversees and coordinates the daytoday activities of the office administrative support staff to include implementation of effective operating policies procedures and systems. May supervise administrative support staff which may include:work allocation training promotionproblem resolution; performance evaluation and recommendations for personnel actions; motivating employees to achieve peak productivity and as the primary point of initial contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office. Provides assistance and representation as appropriate in communicating with internal and external constituents. Independently researches prioritizes and follows up on multiple incoming issues and concerns including those of a sensitive and/or confidential nature; determines appropriate course of action referral and/or response. Manages and oversees all daytoday accounting fiscal control secretarial and administrative activities of the office. Provides assistance in the understanding and interpretation of University policies and procedures as appropriate and ensures that office operations are in compliance with policy provisions and standards. Manages a variety of special projects some of which may have institutional impact. Participates in various committees and professional organizations. Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Six (6) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of office management principles and procedures. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.; SKILLS:Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Information research analysis and evaluation skills. Employee development and performance management skills.; ABILITIES:Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple simultaneous and complex tasks and projects. Ability to supervise and train employees to include organizing prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Such duties include attorney scheduling; maintaining attorney calendars; work order submissions; legal research; overseeing and maintaining NMSU legal cases and matters assigned; liaison between outside counsel risk management and NMSU; develop and administer electronic filing system. Team lead for coordinating projects with admin and assistants. Assists with policy drafting and administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Lisa Henderson
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Employment Type
Full-Time
