Administrative Hearing Advisor at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req32940

Working Title:
Administrative Hearing Advisor

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico's Hearing Office seeks a Civil Rights Advisor to support and guidestudents, faculty, and/or staff engaged as complainants in civil rightsproceedings. This individual advises participants of policies and procedures andaccompanies participants to meetings and civil rights hearings. Thisposition is in support of the 2020 Updated Title IX Regulations thatbecame effective in August 2020.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides support, guidance, and information to students, faculty, or staff who are complainants or respondents in civil rights proceedings.

• Assists participants in understanding the relevant University policies, and in navigating the administrative hearing process.
• Reviews documents, participates in gathering facts, and helps prepare the participant for proceedings, to include advising on the potential impact of the various choices and outcomes.

• Accompanies participants to pre-hearing conferences and hearings and manages participants' expectations of the hearing process.

• Assists the participant at the hearing phase of the proceeding and provides guidance on the direct parties and witnesses.

• Performs the cross-examination of parties and witnesses.

• Collaborates with stakeholders and other advisors, as appropriate.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Department:
Hearing Office (431A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
On-Call
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $34.94

Benefits Eligible:
This is a non-benefits eligible position.

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:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
4/18/2025

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.
A complete application includes a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 3 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:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and University compliance laws, guidelines, and procedures.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred.