UNM Student Affairs seeks a strategic, motivated, organized and culturally responsive professional to join a team of passionate and student-centered leaders as the Director of Student Union.  The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of student-centered units and services that are dedicated to advancing the quality, cohesiveness, and cultural relevancy of the student experience on the Albuquerque campus and beyond.

The Student Union Building (SUB) is a large multifaceted shared facility that is in the heart of the campus. It acts as a community center to students, staff, faculty, and the community.  Hosting food vendors, student organizations, ballrooms, game room, a bank, convenience store, administrative offices, Lobo Pantry, theater, computer lab, arts and crafts studio and meeting rooms, the Student Union builds a sense of community for the student life population through the many programs and services that take place in the building.  The SUB is dedicated to quality experiences and adapts to meet the needs of our community.  We strive to create a safe, inviting space where students and the campus community can gather and interact.  The Student Union is one of the largest student employers on campus, offering student leadership and personal growth through employment opportunities.  In addition to the campus community, the SUB provides community event space such as weddings, conferences, meetings, on-site voting and much more.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Resources, the director will provide strategic leadership, vision, fiscal management, staffing, and overall management of the student union building.  They will oversee facility operations while also partnering and collaborating with food service, vendors, campus partners and external and internal constituencies to make sure all programs and services support the needs of the campus and student body. With respect to a governing board, this position creates and implements policies on the operation of the facility, management of lease agreements, coordination with food service providers and all associated activities and tenants of the facility.  

UNM is a highly research-intensive (R1) Public University with an enrollment of approximately 23,000 students located in Albuquerque, New Mexico with approximately 300 days of sunshine annually.  At UNM, we proudly hold the Hispanic Serving University status and are distinguished in enrolling the highest percentage of American Indian students, relative to our R1 peers.  UNM is an important driver of equity lifts in NM; 46% of recent graduates are the first generation in their families to earn baccalaureate degrees.  

As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission.  We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• 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.

Bachelor's degree; at least 7 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.

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of auxiliary operations and services
• Knowledge of commercial food service operations and public facility management
• Demonstrated experience in budget and financial forecasting

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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.