Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost, the Director of the Office for Academic Personnel is assigned the day-to-day responsibility for central and branch campus academic employment at the University of New Mexico. This position manages, provides leadership for, and provides strategic direction for the office. The Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation and day-to-day administration of the University’s faculty and graduate student collective bargaining agreements. The Director manages and directs the labor relations and academic human resources activities in Academic Affairs/Office for Academic Personnel. Serves as the primary contact for UA-UNM and UE and collaborates closely with Academic Affairs in matters concerning bargaining and implementation of the faculty contract.

The Director will lead, guide, and supervise a team of staff, provide collaborative and consultative advice on interpretation and application on the labor contract and personnel rules interpretation, and serve as a key contributor to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.

The Director will lead fact finding investigations, respond to information requests, and represent the University at arbitration, mediation, and appeal hearings; conduct analyses and assessments, and prepare reports and recommendations to enrich and promote the integrity of the university’s faculty and graduate student labor relations functions.

The Office for Academic Personnel will work closely with UNM’s Human Resources Department, the Provost and the Provost’s Leadership team, the deans of each school/college/branch, and branch campus chancellors to resolve issues that affect faculty members and provide seamless service and support to the University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Master's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) or certifications from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• An advanced degree in Human Resources or Employment Law
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to summarize complex issues in simple language
• Ability to create clear, concise and comprehensive reports
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships throughout campus
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret University Policies
• Experience with traditional labor matters, grievance procedures, arbitration and contract negotiations.
• Ability to work with competing priorities, high volumes of work
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and establish positive, productive rapport at all levels of an organization

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.

Applicant should provide:

1. Current resume or CV
2. Cover letter that addresses interest in and qualifications for the position as described
3. A writing sample consisting of a report, memo, or email that demonstrates professional communication and business skills
4. A list of 3-5 professional references 

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.