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Dept Administrator A2

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
May 09, 2026

Requisition ID
req36606

Working Title
Dept Administrator A2

Position Grade
13

Position Summary

The
Music Department at the University of New Mexico is seeking to fill the
position of Department Administrator A2. The Department employs approximately 40 faculty members and 25 adjunct faculty and is housed in
the Center for Fine Arts building. A staff of nine employees provide
support for faculty and 100 graduate and 200 undergraduate students. The
Department Administrator provides professional leadership and manages the
day-to-day administrative and functional management of the department's activities
and staff.

This position oversees and administers programs, strategies, and initiatives designed to develop, enhance, and support the mission of a larger, more complex academic department of the University, as measured by annual revenue and number of faculty and staff. Oversees all internal and external business activities, accounting and finance, and human resources. Manages and coordinates facility and resource management, information services, and general department administration. This position also works with the department chair or independently as needed to establish polices within the department.

See the Position Description for additional information.



Conditions of Employment

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
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interpersonal flexibility to work well as a team member
    with diverse groups of people.
  • Experience with HR processes including hiring faculty
    and staff, disciplinary action, job reclassification, salary adjustments,
    etc.
  • Three years working in a supervisory position in an
    academic department, including hiring, managing, and training staff and/or
    students.
  • Proficiency in Banner Finance (or equivalent management
    system), including but not limited to all purchasing and reporting
    functions as well as knowledge of university policies and procedures
    involving procurement, travel, and employment.
  • Experience in building coordination including working
    with Facilities Management to address immediate and long-term building
    concerns.
  • Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management, as
    well as ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.


Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Music (459A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

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
5/22/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide resume and cover letter.

Your cover letter will be used as a sample of your written communication skills. In the cover letter, please address which or all preferred qualifications you meet and an example of each one.

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.



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