Dept Administrator R2 - req# 33000

The University of NewMexico (UNM) School of Medicine Department of Biochemistry & MolecularBiology is seeking a dynamic administrative leader for the position ofDepartment Administrator R2. This position is responsible for theoversight and administration of programs, strategies, and initiatives designedto develop, enhance, and support the missions of a larger, more complexResearch Intensive academic department of the University, as measured by annualrevenue and number of faculty and staff.

The successful candidate willmanage and analyze $3.5M budget. The position will oversee all internaland external business activities, accounting and finance, grant administration,and human resources. It will also coordinate the administrative activitiesof the post-award contracts and grants functions of all units within thedepartment. It will manage and coordinate facility and resource management,information services, and general department administration. This position willalso participate with the Chair and senior departmental faculty in strategicand operational decision making as a member of the department's leadershipteam.

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’sDegree in related field
• Experience infinancial management, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting, withproficiency in UNM systems (Banner Finance, Salary Planner, Budget Planner).
• Humanresources experience, including hiring, supervision, onboarding, payroll,faculty lifecycle processes (recruitment, promotion/tenure, volunteerappointments), and VISA processing, with knowledge of UNMJobs.
• Expertise inmanaging pre- and post-award grant processes with financial oversight andcompliance.
• Exceptionalcommunication skills including experience with analyzing data and preparing andpresenting narrative reports.
• Demonstratedability to develop and implement strategic planning
• Facility,infrastructure, and resource management experience.

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.

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.