Unit Administrator 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Unit Administrator 1
Requisition ID req37598
Working Title Unit Administrator 1
Position Grade 11
Position Summary

Tamarind Institute is a non-profit center for collaborative printmaking, dedicated to research, education, and creative projects in fine art lithography. As a nonprofit with a state of the art workshop, public gallery, and regular public programs and tours, Tamarind encompasses an extensive archive of historic material, a vast print inventory of 8000 lithographs produced by the workshop, and a team of highly trained printers, curators, and print experts. Tamarind Institute stimulates research, preservation of knowledge, and community among a diverse international following. This unique program is widely credited with revitalizing the creative medium of lithography, and continues to provide the only printer training program of its kind in the world.

The Unit Administrator will manage the annual budget as well as income and expenditures and liaison with shared fiscal services to ensure proper reconciliation. Manage processing of sales, assist with invoicing, oversee artist payments, honoraria, print sales and merchandise, grants and supporting documentation. Manage and facilitate student enrollment, tiring, payments, contracts. Oversee payments to participate in national and international art fairs and process payments and special requests.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

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 1 year 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

• Experience with PCard purchase and reconciliation for goods and travel
• Strong accounting and systems background
• Experience with GEO, student registration navigation.
• Knowledge of Banner Finance, MyReports, Workflow for Scholarship submissions (FSS?), experience with CGA accounting and post-award practices, Timekeeping, Student Hiring, Loboweb, Inventory (AppTree), MS office suite
• Touchnet Business Office deposits/Marketplace
• Understanding of Space Inventory
• Understanding of Research & Claim Deposit system

Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Tamarind Institute (989A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,841.07 - $5,148.00
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 9/2/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide resume and Cover letter

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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother 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.