Position Summary:

The University of New Mexico Information Technologies Office of the CIO is currently seeking two (2) Information Technology (IT) Officers. One IT Officer will work with Institutional Support Services (ISS) Administration and the second IT Offer will work with Athletics and UNM Police Department. The IT Officers coordinate the management and development of IT services for the respective departments. 

As a seasoned IT manager, this position works with IT resources to ensure that specialized systems and solutions are managed to meet the needs and priorities for their respective clients. Associated duties include managing IT employees, providing insight into IT investment priorities, and serving on department and UNM technology committees.  The IT Officer will also help ensure the adoption of campus-wide systems and solutions that are effective, efficient, and add value to departmental operations. 

IT Officers are the foundation of UNM’s IT Campus Outreach & Engagement unit and report to the Associate Director.  The IT Officer receives operational direction from department administration.  The matrix management design of Campus Outreach and Engagement ensures that IT Officers have access to campus-wide resources to better support their area in a manner that contributes to UNM’s IT effectiveness and efficiency initiative. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of progressively responsible work 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.

1. Experience working with multiple teams from different areas on programs and projects
2. Experience managing systems and services found in units such as Institutional Support Services, Athletics and UNM PD
3. Experience working in a distributed service and support environment
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to managers and leadership
5. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
6. Strategic planning and advanced leadership skills
7. Ability to develop requests for and evaluate proposals in reference to leading-edge information services technology
8. Ability to provide strategic guidance and counsel to clientele in the assessment and development of existing and/or proposed systems

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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.