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

Operations SpecialistRequisition ID req38450
Working Title Operations Specialist
Position Grade 11
Position Summary

Operations Specialist for the Health Sciences Office forDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

The University of NewMexico Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (HSCDEI) is seeking a collaborative and mission driven individual to serve as the OperationsSpecialist as a part of the HSC DEI administration team to serve as the primarypresence for the front office, and administrative support for programmatic, financial,and grant submission activities.

This role is essentialto the effective day-to-day operations of the HSC Office for Diversity, Equity& Inclusion (DEI). The Operations Specialist provides comprehensiveadministrative and operational support to ensure the office functionsefficiently within a complex academic and healthcare environment. A criticalcomponent of this role is the ability to proactively coordinate officeworkflows, manage schedules and logistics, and support meetings, events, andspecial projects. The Operations Specialist ensures that leadership, staff, andstakeholders have the necessary information, materials, and follow-up supportto facilitate timely communication, informed decision-making, and successfulexecution of office initiatives.

Summary

• Coordinates, oversees, and performs a wide range ofadministrative, operational, project management, and program support activitieson behalf of HSC DEI mission-focused initiatives.
• Serves as a primaryoperational and administrative liaison for internal and externalconstituencies, often addressing complex and confidential matters.
• Designs,coordinates, and implements projects, process improvements, and strategicinitiatives that support departmental goals.
• Provides operational leadershipfor administrative functions, program activities, budget support, grantsadministration, special projects, community engagement efforts, and office-wideoperational effectiveness.
• May serve on a variety of committees in a supportcapacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees operational support for the Communities to Careers (C2C) education and career pipeline programs, including budget administration, procurement activities, vendor coordination, contract monitoring, program logistics, and community engagement initiatives to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives.
• Supports the administrative and operational coordination of grant and funding proposal development and submission processes. Collaborates with leadership, faculty, and program staff to compile, review, and finalize proposals and support documentation.
• Serves as a key operational resource for the department, coordinating business operations, strategic initiatives, organizational workflows, and administrative functions.
• Provides comprehensive administrative support for the entire department, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer service to include; departmental calendars, meetings, travel, and special events; manages office communications and visitor relations; serves as a central point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders; and proactively resolves administrative issues to support the department's strategic and operational objectives.
• Acts as the primary operational liaison with internal and external stakeholders by managing the office front desk, email, and phones. Facilitates collaboration, resolves operational issues, and supports implementation of departmental priorities and initiatives through excellent verbal and written communication.
• Gathers, enters, and/or updates data to maintain departmental records and databases, as appropriate; establishes and maintains files and records for the office.
• Coordinates and monitors financial and business operations, including budget management, fiscal analysis, expenditure tracking, purchasing activities, and financial reporting. Participates in budget planning and management, as required.
• Assists with project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of the office.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to strengthen departmental effectiveness and service delivery.
• Composes and prepares written documentation and correspondence for the office; screens and evaluates incoming and outgoing correspondence and prepares responses as appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination, supervision, and completion of special projects and grant writing and reporting as appropriate.
• Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day management of supplies, equipment, and facilities for the organization, as appropriate, to include maintenance, inventory management, logistics, security, and related activities.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs other strategic, operational, and administrative duties as assigned in support of departmental goals and institutional priorities

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

• Experience with educational and career pipeline/pathway programs for middle, high school and/or college students.
• Familiarity with health career pathways.
• Experience working with diverse students and community populations.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Information research skills.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Additional Requirements
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Vice Chancellor for Diversity (296A)
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 11/17/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is NOT eligible for remote work.
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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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