Coord, Academics - req# 31457
Job Description
Coord,Academics
| Requisition ID | req31457 |
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| Working Title | Coord, Academics |
| Position Grade | 10 |
| Position Summary | ****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience**** This position works with the Department Administrator of the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies (GES) and the director of the Sustainability Studies Program (SSP) to oversee the day-to-day activities of SSP as well the department’s other academic programs. The Coordinator will manage administrative processes for GES and SSP programs, including for establishing new courses, certificates and degrees; managing key processes in the service of the scheduling of courses and course evaluations; providing assistance with student advisement and recruitment; and providing registration assistance to students. The Coordinator will also play a lead communication role and will provide updates to the SSP and GES webpages, produce promotional materials for the program, and help organize events. There is recordkeeping, purchasing, budget reporting, time entry and other basic administrative duties associated with the position. It also may include student employee supervision and staff support for SSP and GES interdisciplinary collaboratives. This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate as a member of a small team that serves a wide range of internal and external constituents. This position has on-campus working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | 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. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
· Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. · Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems independently and to perform tasks with minimal supervision. · Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. · Knowledge of office management principles and procedures. · Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. · Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. · Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control reports. · Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment. · Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive confidential issues. · Experience in higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and members of the public. · Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving procurement, travel, contract and grant processes, and/or employment. · Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
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| Additional Requirements | Please provide at least three Professional References. |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Geography (860B) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | |
| Status | Non-Exempt |
| Pay | Hourly: $18.81 to $20.67 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 | 11/22/2024 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | Yes |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | After a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training. |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please provide an updated cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please complete the following: (a) Briefly summarize past work experience that fulfills this position's requirement of having directly related experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: making updates to websites, managing budget or purchasing procedures, and/or event coordination. (b) Briefly describe your approach to customer service and academic program administration. |
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. | |
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