The Department of Art invites applications for the position of Department Administrator A2.  We are seeking an individual who is professional, energetic, and self-motivated.  We are a large, multi-faceted department with over 300 undergraduate majors and an average of 90-100 graduate students.  The Department offers a PhD program, three Master's, four Bachelor's programs, and a licensure program, with over 40 full-time faculty, 20 adjunct faculty, and 11 staff members.  Various programs of the department are ranked nationally and internationally.  We are housed in four buildings, with numerous classrooms, labs, and faculty and administrative offices as well as grad studios and two galleries.  The Department Administrator oversees and manages all fiscal and budgetary activities of the department.  Funds managed include instructional and general operating, course and tech fees, grants and overhead, and non-endowed and endowed spending.  In addition, this individual manages and oversees all administrative functions of the department, including HR activities and acts as building manager for our facilities.  Finally, this person must have the ability to develop operating policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chair and implement short and long-range goals.  The Department Administrator will participate with the Chair and senior departmental faculty in strategic and operational decision making as a member of the department's leadership team.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal flexibility to work well as a team member with diverse groups of people.
• Experience with HR processes including hiring faculty and staff, disciplinary action, job reclassification, salary adjustments, etc.
• Three years working in a supervisory position in an academic department, including hiring, managing, and training staff and/or students.
• Proficiency in Banner Finance (or equivalent management system), including but not limited to all purchasing and reporting functions as well as knowledge of university policies and procedures involving procurement, travel, and employment.
• Experience in building coordination including working with Facilities Management to address immediate and long-term building concerns.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management, as well as ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

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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.