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Unit Administrator 1

Requisition ID req31049
Working Title Unit Administrator 1; Academic Affairs
Position Grade 11
Position Summary

UNM-Valencia is accepting applications for the position of Unit Administrator I for Academic Affairs. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the Academic Affairs Office. The position works closely with the Dean of Instruction and oversees one non-exempt staff member and one student employee. This position is responsible for many critical aspects of the office, including: preparing faculty contracts, SACs, and overload documents; overseeing the formation of the course schedule for two semesters plus summer term; inputting and monitoring the course schedule in the Banner student information system; maintaining faculty files; assisting with new faculty on-boarding; updating the faculty syllabi website; overseeing the fiscal activities of the office; training student employees; and overseeing daily operations of the office.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, career and technical programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission.  We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
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 1 year 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience working in a college/university academic office
  • Experience working with a student information system such as Banner
  • High level of skill with Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
  • More than one year experience working with budgets
  • English/Spanish Bilingual
Additional Requirements
Campus Valencia
Department Valencia Branch
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,657.33 - $4,901.87
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 As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/5/2024
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is an on campus position
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.

Required application submissions: -Resume -Cover letter outlining skill set/qualifications -Three professional references (names/numbers)

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.