Unit Administrator 3 at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36187

Working Title:
Unit Administrator 3

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
Job Summary

Provide key administrative support to the faculty and staff of a multi-faceted academic health sciences library. Manage and support the administrative office of the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC) and serve as the administrative lead for the Dean. Manage and coordinate all aspects of human resources (HR) support for the library, serving as its representative to staff, student and faculty HR units. Coordinate faculty and staff recruitment and oversee student employee recruitment. Manage HR recordkeeping and timekeeping and serve as the primary originator of HR actions in UNM business systems. Assist with budget development related to HR, including market analysis and salary budgets. Utilize UNM enterprise systems to complete a wide variety of administrative transactions and reporting.

Coordinate with the HSLIC Operations Management Team (OMT) on administrative projects; assist in the development and maintenance of departmental policies and operational procedures; coordinate OMT meetings; and oversee special projects. Confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and administer multiple projects are essential to success in this position.

Job Duties

• Manage administrative functions of HSLIC administration. Act on operational and administrative matters, including reviewing, interpreting, recommending, and implementing unit policies.
• Manage administrative and business recordkeeping for HSLIC, both electronic and print, and oversee access to administrative and business records. Serve as backup for coordinating HSLIC's inventory.
• Work with the Dean and senior management on strategic and operational decision-making.
• Manage and coordinate all HR recruitment activities, including serving as hiring coordinator for faculty and staff searches and supervising student employee recruitment.
• Manage the performance appraisal process, employee orientations and separations, library job descriptions, HR actions (e.g., supervisor changes, medical leave requests), disciplinary actions, and conflict mediation.
• Coordinate HR planning, departmental policy development, and promotion processes.
• Assist with budget development related to HR, including market analysis and salary budgets.
• Coordinate administrative and special projects, including re-evaluating departmental processes for efficiency.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - 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:
HS Library and Informatics Center (AFB)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

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:
4/7/2026

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.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this position on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit your application.A complete application must include a resume, a cover letter describing how your education and experience align with the responsibilities of the Unit Administrator 3 position, and three (3) professional references, including at least one current or recent supervisorIncomplete applications may not be considered.Finalists may be required to provide verification of education credentials and/or additional documentation during the hiring process.This position requires the ability to work with highly confidential personnel and administrative information.As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete all UNM pre-employment requirements, including a background check in accordance with university policy.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 3 years 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:

1. Experience with human resources policies, processes, and procedures for staff, faculty, and students.
2. Experience coordinating professional job searches in a higher education setting, including use of talent management applications.
3. Experience working in a sophisticated administrative office managing confidential information.
4. Knowledge of university policies and procedures, particularly those related to personnel, at UNM or another higher education institution.
5. Strong communication skills and the ability to proactively manage and administer multiple projects, services, or functions.
6. Proficiency with enterprise university business systems at UNM or another higher education institution.