****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Literatures is seeking a highly motivated and professional Academic Coordinator to assist the Chair of the department and the Department Administrator with daily departmental operations. 

The Academic Coordinator will perform and/or oversee a diverse range of fiscal, administrative, and operational activities for the Department of Languages, Cultures & Literatures.  The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal) as this person serves as a liaison for LCL’s graduate program to faculty, graduate students and various offices on campus.  The Coordinator will manage administrative processes for the program, including establishing new courses, certificates and degrees.  Manages key processes in the service of the scheduling of courses and course evaluations. This position also provides assistance with Graduate Student advisement, recruitment and registration assistance to students. 

Additional duties include but not limited to: Resolving administrative items, facility management, equipment inventory control.  Monitors, reconciles and assists with fiscal administration for the unit, including but not limited to budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel and purchasing and will assist with fiscal planning. Record keeping and database management.  Collection and analyzing data; maintain records and documentation, track student progress for completion of graduate program hours; information-gathering projects and tasks; coordinate recruitment, facilitate meetings, program training, and/or special events, as appropriate.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of 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.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines  

Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and facilitate special events  

Experience in higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and members of the general public  

Knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success 

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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.