University of New Mexico Hiring for Dept Administrator A2 at Albuquerque, NM Full Time

Requisition ID req19930

Working Title Dept Administrator A2

Position Grade 13

Position Summary

The College of Education and Human Sciences invites applicants for its Department Administrator position for two academic departments of the College, the Department of Individual, Family, and Community Education and the Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, forward thinking professional able to balance complex tasks and be a reliable resource for the Department Chairs, faculty, and students. We seek a team-oriented professional to provide key administrative support, management, and input on strategic initiatives and departmental matters.

With the support of centralized services and shared staffing, this position serves as the primary point of contact for the departments and oversees the day-to-day activities across the units. The Department Administrator provides a wide range of support to include HR related activities for faculty, staff, and students, budget oversight, coordination of scheduling of academic courses, and management of administrative operations. This position provides direct supervision to subordinate employees including planning, assigning, and organizing work.

This position requires strong organizational and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential matters discretely. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize work and effectively oversee multiple projects and deadlines for a diverse group.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 3 years of additional 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

• Experience with staff personnel processes, including hiring, work allocation, and performance management.
• Experience with faculty hiring procedures and related record management and processes.
• Experience with budget oversight and fiscal procedures.
• Experience with academic course scheduling.
• Experience in administrative support in an academic setting.
• Experience with UNM HR and financial systems.

Additional Requirements

Campus Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department Dept Teacher Ed, Ed Lead & Policy (795A)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type Regular – Full-Time

Term End Date

Status Exempt

Pay $3,553.33 to $5,151.47 Monthly

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 Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.

Background Check Required No

For Best Consideration Date 5/18/2022

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.

Resume and cover letter required.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html

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.