Unit Administrator 1

Unit Administrator 1

Requisition ID req29678 Working Title Unit Administrator 1 Position Grade 11 Position Summary Under general supervision, oversees and provides operational and administrative supervision for the programs, projects, and activities of the Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII). These include: assistance with fiscal administration for the unit (primary fiscal administration is provided by Academic Affairs Fiscal Shared Services); support for the Latin American Studies (LAS) program (interfacing with Graduate Studies and course scheduling); supervision of student staff and selected temporary positions; facilities and front desk management; assistance with LAII committees management (membership, awards processing and administration); support for meetings, events, conferences, and visiting scholars (travel arrangements, logistics, payments); other duties include annual equipment inventory, J1 Scholar Coordinator, support of LAII and LAS directors.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Minimum Qualifications

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 1 year 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in developing and administering complex professional projects and programs

• Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills

• Demonstrated excellence in written communication

• Experience with fiscal administration

• Experience with student support and advising

• Demonstrated knowledge of Latin American history, culture, and society

• Fluency in Spanish

• Experience with UNM systems or their equivalent

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree

Additional Requirements Campus Main

• Albuquerque, NM Department Latin American Iberian Institute (617A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular

• Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,354.00 - $4,660.93 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 6/14/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

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.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples, one in English and one in Spanish, and the names and contact information for three references. The samples may include professional correspondence, an academic paper, or a brochure or newsletter. Submit writing samples as PDF attachments to application. Please include all of your professional employment history in your application.

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.