The School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, self-starter for the lead administrator position in the Department of Computer Science (CS). CS is a highly research-active academic department of approximately 16 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 3 lecturers, 4 adjunct faculty, 3 research faculty, and 7 staff. With close to 600 undergraduate and graduate students, $3M in research expenditures annually and collaborations with several UNM Research Centers, we are looking for a leader who can keep this fast-paced and active department running. You would serve as an advisor to the departmental chairperson under limited supervision and manage all administrative functions of the department. Previous experience at an academic institution is highly desirable.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, leadership, and the ability to handle confidential matters discreetly. You will supervise staff and student employees; conduct human resource administration including the hiring of faculty, staff, and students; facilitate special projects; develop and implement operational procedures; and oversee daily functioning of the department. Additionally, you will serve as an advisor to and liaison to other departments, agencies, and customers internal and external to the University. Knowledge and experience in areas covered by other staff in the department is also highly desirable. These areas may include: scheduling and catalog maintenance; fiscal and budgetary management; facility and departmental resource management; pre- and post-award management of contract and grant funding; academic advising.

If this sounds like you, please submit a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should address your experience and career goals as an administrator/manager/leader in an academic setting, as well as your vision for department leadership in collaboration with the Department Chair. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience as an operations manager or equivalent, reporting to a CEO, Chair of a Department, Director, or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience including team building and performance management.
• Experience in an academic setting and/or with research-active engineers, scientists, or faculty.
• Experience with complex schedules that require excellent attention to detail.
• Human Resource experience, including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, timekeeping and FLSA, and advising and coordinating search committees with large pools of applicants.
• General knowledge of accounting in higher education, including pre and post-award research administration.
• General knowledge of immigration procedures, including specific knowledge of DS-2019s, J-1 and H-1B visa requirements for foreign nationals.
• Advanced ability to think critically and analyze information and situations.
• Ability to learn and use with a high degree of proficiency, internal reporting, recordkeeping and general administrative computer systems for financial, human resources, and student management.
• Ability to learn data analytics.
• Experience developing and implementing operational procedures and SOP’s.
• Experience providing facilities and resource management.

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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.

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