Operations Specialist at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36055

Working Title:
Operations Specialist

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
The Recreational Services Department has an excitingopportunity for a highly-motivated, creative, team-oriented OperationsSpecialist to oversee the Club Sports Program. This dynamic position will buildon the foundation that has been set over the past few years and take theprogram to the next level. Building block structures are in place and ready foryour stamp including a new Sport & Recreational Club Council, new websitewith new club resources, and new university club funding being allocated throughthis position. The Operations Specialist will provide strategic development,administration and leadership for the Club Sports Program.

As Recreational Services is housed in Student Affairs, it isfully anticipated that the Operation Specialist will be highly motivated inhelping all students achieve success and reach their goals by engaging withstudents using models and best practices as established by Student Affairsprofessionals.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning, organization, execution, and evaluation of a formaltraining program for club sport officers and coaches.
• Provide supervision, direction, and development for Graduate Project Assistant - Club Sports.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Department South Campus and Johnson Centerfacility scheduling coordinators regarding facility reservations and gamemanagement.
• Manage clubs and ensure all University travel and purchasing requirements arefollowed.
• Assist with large special events as needed.
• Coordinate and administer club sport program marketing efforts.
• Oversight of club sport budget management and allocations.
• Chair the Sport & Recreational Club Council.
• Determine and recommend the purchase of needed equipment and supplies.
• Oversees the budgeting and fiscal management process of the club sport program.
• Directly responsible for managing the club sport program budget.
• Participates in the sourcing, soliciting, and/or acquisition of funding,as appropriate to the operating mode of the unit.
• Actively recruit underrepresented and special population individuals forprogram participation.
• Participate in the planning and development of regional/national sportingevents and tournaments.
• Implement technology resources to support program needs and requirements.
• Oversee the enforcement of administrative and operational policies andprocedures in club sports.
• Complete monthly and semester reports as required by Recreational Servicesadministration.
• Ensure all student athletes are eligible based on their sport's nationalgoverning body and UNM policy.
• Maintain relationship with UNM Athletic Department for shared use of facilitiesand access to athletic department trainers and equipment storage.
• Coordinate with Student Affairs College Enrichment and Outreach Programs forcommunity outreach involving club sport student athletes.
• Maintain and keep the UNM Club Sports Handbook current.
• Collaborate with the Student Activities Center pertaining to studentorganizations.
• Co-manage the department's summer youth programs with the Operations Specialist- Intramural Sports.
• On occasion, could be expected to work evening hours or weekends to supportClub Sport and Recreational Services events.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Recreational Services (823A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,802.93 -$4,451.20

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:
3/16/2026

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.Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Recreation, Sports Management, orrelated field
• Experience with student organization programming, risk management, and fiscalmanagement
• Basic understanding of the various components that make up a Club SportsProgram
• Proven effective leadership, management, and mentoring for a studentdevelopment focus program
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, & AED or ability to obtain withinsix months of hire
• Experience with summer youth programming, risk management, and fiscalmanagement
• Experience building a Club Sports from the ground up
• Experience working collaboratively with various campus offices
• Involvement in NIRSA or other professional associations