Operations Specialist - req# 34816

The UNM School of Medicine Research Office (SOMRO) isseeking a professional, detail-oriented Operations Specialist who enjoys afast-paced challenging work environment. The selected candidate will work in acomplex, multi-faceted environment that includes the administrative andacademic offices of the SOM Research Group. The Operations Specialist willsupport new strategic initiatives, develop services and facilitate processesfor the SOM research community.

The Operations Specialist is responsible for:

• Design and coordinate the development, implementation, andexecution of new services and operating processes to include data tracking,data management and reporting, special projects, and other initiatives designedto achieve the overall mission and strategic goals of SOMRO.
• Provide day-to-day problem solving as necessary forservice-related needs and issues.
• Serve as a primary liaison for the SOM research community byinterfacing with the Sr. Associate Dean for Research, SOM leadership, faculty,staff and trainees, SOM committees, HSC Committees, University committees, andexternal agencies as necessary.
• Facilitate opportunities to engage the SOMresearch community to ensure maximum participation in all provided services.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for identifying andgenerating resource opportunities for the SOM Research Community.
• Create, produce, and deliver a range of promotional,educational, and informational presentations, and/or resource materials relatedto the new services/resources as they become available.
• Develop operating goals and objectives for each new service;implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations, asappropriate.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; 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.

•Experience in communicating complex information effectively (written/verbal form) to a variety of audiences, including university and external constituents 

•Experience overseeing multiple, complex tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

•Experience conducting all phases of the program planning and execution process (e.g. enrollment and recruitment of participants, student advisement, program assessment, and reporting). 

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at multiple levels, in diverse roles, and with diverse perspectives. 

•Experience working with diverse populations. 

•Experience with grant-related programs and projects. 

•Knowledge of UNM software applications (Banner, MyReports, LoboMart, Chrome River, HR Reports, LoboWeb). 

•Experience with UNM purchasing requirements, and PCard policies and procedures. 

•MS Office suite proficiency: Excel, Access, Word, Power Point. 

•Event planning-organization/catering. For small to large (100+) groups 

•Experience in making travel arrangements 

•Experience in electronic travel reimbursement

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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.

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