Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs - Chemistry in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs
Requisition ID req36435
Working Title Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs - Chemistry
Position Grade 12
Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is seeking a self-motivated, organized, adaptable, and personable individual to join our administrative team as theCoordinator of Student & Graduate Services, starting in August 2026. Our department is home to more than four dozen graduate students studying and performing research in various fields of Chemistry. Additionally, the department also has three undergraduate majors which students can study.

This individual wouldbe part of the dynamic administrative team and wouldprimarily work with our faculty and graduate students, but would also work with to engage undergraduate students interest in Chemistry research and graduate studies through outreach and marketing materials.

This role would involve the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring graduate student contracts are completed within University and union timelines
• Assist Graduate studies committee with navigation of graduate studies application platforms
• Generate offer letters for accepted graduate students
• Develop and implement departmental graduate student orientation
• Advise graduate students on departmental degree requirements, class registration, PI selection, Graduate Studies expectations, GEO guidelines, and other needs
• Complete workflows for departmental awards/scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students
• Work with the Integrated Education and Research Committee and Graduate Studies Committee to develop recruitment plans, materials, events
• Work with the Integrated Education and Research Committee and Graduate Studies Committee to develop career services activities.
• Other duties and administrative support needs as part of the administrative team as needed.

****The final salaryfor this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
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
• Two years experience working with UNM systems in an academic setting

Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $22.18 - $26.93 Depending upon Education and Experience
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 6/15/2026
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

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Please submit a cover letter addressing relevant skills and preferred qualifications, a resume/UNMJobs application, and three professional references.

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.