The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is seeking a dynamic administrative leader for the position of Department Administrator R2.  This position is responsible for the oversight and administration of programs, strategies, and initiatives designed to develop, enhance, and support the missions of a larger, more complex Research Intensive academic department of the University, as measured by annual revenue and number of faculty and staff. 

The successful candidate will manage and analyze $3.5M budget.  The position will oversee all internal and external business activities, accounting and finance, grant administration, and human resources.  It will also coordinate the administrative activities of the post-award contracts and grants functions of all units within the department. It will manage and coordinate facility and resource management, information services, and general department administration. This position will also 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 4 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 in related field 
• Experience in financial management, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting, with proficiency in UNM systems (Banner Finance, Salary Planner, Budget Planner).
• Human resources experience, including hiring, supervision, onboarding, payroll, faculty lifecycle processes (recruitment, promotion/tenure, volunteer appointments), and VISA processing, with knowledge of UNMJobs.
• Expertise in managing pre- and post-award grant processes with financial oversight and compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills including experience with analyzing data and preparing and presenting narrative reports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic planning
• Facility, infrastructure, and resource management experience.

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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.