Job Description

Dept Administrator R1

Requisition ID req38130 Working Title Dept Administrator R1 - Dept. of Sociology Position Grade 13 Position Summary

The UNM Department of Sociology & Criminology is seeking a highly motivated, collegial, and student-oriented professional to serve as our Department Administrator R1. Our department is a vibrant intellectual community of approximately 18 full-time faculty, 40 graduate students, and 600 undergraduate majors in Sociology and Criminology.

We are looking for an experienced administrator with demonstrated supervisory and team-building skills, strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with others, often on tight timelines.

The Department Administrator R1 plays a crucial leadership role in the department. The person in this position will oversee and administer programs, strategies, and initiatives designed to develop, enhance, and support the mission of our department. They will also oversee all internal and external business activities, accounting and finance, and human resources, and manage and coordinate facility and resource management, information services, and general department administration. Working closely with the Chair and faculty as a member of the department's leadership team, they will contribute to strategic and operational decision-making and organizational planning.

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total education and experience****

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment 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 3 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience, including performance evaluation, coaching, professional development, team-building, and addressing performance concerns.
• Knowledge of and experience applying business policies and procedures in a university or other complex organizational setting.
• Experience with hiring and personnel administration, including recruitment, onboarding, promotion and tenure processes, and personnel policies. Experience using UNMJobs or an analogous large-university system is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting and financial management, including budget development and monitoring, fund transfers, invoices and purchase orders, expenditures, financial reporting, and financial record keeping.
• Experience with financial and administrative systems, including Banner Finance, MyReports, Chrome River, LoboMart, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Smartsheet, SharePoint, or comparable systems.
• Experience with contracts, grants, or sponsored-program administration, preferably in a university or research environment.
• Experience coordinating class schedules, scholarships, student funding, or other student-support processes.
• Experience coordinating and organizing meetings and special events.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and colleagues across the university.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, exercise sound judgment, and attend to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel, financial, and student information with discretion.

Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Arts Sciences Admn Support (711D) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthy: $4277.87 to $5,144.53 (DOE) 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 10/22/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

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Please attach an Updated Cover Letter & Resume/UNMJobs application, and at least 3 Professional/Supervisor 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.