Operations Specialist

Dermatology is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Specialist. This position oversees and manages various tasks and functions within the department. With their main focus being in HR processes and clinical research management. Some responsibilities include:

Coordinate Staff Hiring: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies and processes to attract qualified candidates; collaborate with hiring manager to identify staffing needs and create job postings; source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate the selection process; oversee the onboarding and orientation of new employees.

Oversee Faculty Services: Partner with Department Administrator to effectively recruit and hire faculty members; collaborate with Chair to organize ranking, interviews and in-person candidate visits; work with OAFCD, FCO and CA to hire/credential and on-board new faculty; partner with Department leadership to oversee the promotion and tenure process and the faculty mentoring program.

Manage & Support Clinical Research Program: Responsible for the day-today administrative and procedural operation of the Clinical Research program. The individual will oversee fiscal, operational, administrative and human resources management of the program. Provide day-to-day technical/professional guidance and leadership to the staff and faculty researchers; and serves as principal point of representation and liaison with internal and external constituencies on operational matters.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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
• Demonstrated experience interacting with a diverse
  population including community leaders, university faculty and staff,
  physicians and other professionals to develop and implement goals
• Experience leading pre-award planning, organization, and preparing
  proposals from a variety of sponsors
• Experience with post-award administration from a variety of
  sponsors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven Human Resources experience in faculty and staff
  hiring; managing staff, problem resolution, coaching and development

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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 decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other 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.