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

Requisition ID: req37209

Working Title:
Unit Administrator 1

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, oversees and provides operational and administrative supervision for the programs, projects, and activities of the Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII). These include: assistance with fiscal administration for the unit (primary fiscal administration is provided by Academic Affairs Fiscal Shared Services); support for the Latin American Studies (LAS) program (interfacing with Graduate Studies and course scheduling); supervision of student staff and selected temporary positions; facilities and front desk management; assistance with LAII committees management (membership, awards processing and administration); support for meetings, events, conferences, and visiting scholars (travel arrangements, logistics, payments); other duties include annual equipment inventory, J1 Scholar Coordinator, support of LAII and LAS directors.

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.

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:
Latin American Iberian Institute (617A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
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.
For Best Consideration Date:
7/13/2026

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.
Please attach updated resume and list three professional referencesMinimum 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:

• Demonstrated success in developing and administering complex professional projects and programs
• Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication
• Experience with fiscal administration
• Experience with student support and advising
• Demonstrated knowledge of Latin American history, culture, and society
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with UNM systems or their equivalent
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree