The Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is currently looking for a full-time Compliance Assistant who possesses strong motivation, attention to detail, and organizational skills to join the UNM Traffic Safety Center (UNM TSC), which is a collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Division. The primary mission of the UNM TSC is to implement programs focusing on Driver Education, Driver Safety Education, Traffic Safety, and Ignition Interlock technologies, all aimed at ensuring the safety of New Mexico's roads.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the selected individual will coordinate, oversee, and/or perform a wide variety of administrative and compliance support activities for the UNM TSC. This individual will also take the lead in managing email, mail, and phone correspondence pertaining to compliance and UNM TSC’s programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 1. Assists in conducting investigations of compliance claims of varying complexities and assists in preparing letters of determination of complaints with conclusions.

2. Assists with facilitating resolutions at the lowest administrative level when possible; assists in coordinating activities and preparing information to assist the Program Manager and/or Program Specialists of UNM TSC in responding to client requests.

3. Assists the Program Manager and/or Program Specialists of UNM TSC in gathering and analyzing evidentiary information necessary to evaluate compliance claims.

4. Assists the Program Manager and/or Program Specialists of UNM TSC in researching current compliance regulations on a wide variety of compliance practices as appropriate.

5. Drafts and prepares written documentation and correspondence for the UNM TSC; screens and evaluates incoming and outgoing correspondence and prepares responses as appropriate.

6. Assist the Program Manager of UNM TSC in managing various aspects of the driver correspondence school program. This may include coordinating enrollment procedures, monitoring student progress, communicating with students, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional materials.

7. Organizes and facilitates meetings and training sessions for UNM TSC. Oversees the maintenance of files and applicable databases.

8. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 4 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.

• Demonstrated ability of strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and visionary thinking
• High quality organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment

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.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.