Dept Administrator A2

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Provides professional leadership and manages the day-to-day administrative and functional management of the department’s activities and staff.
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.
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.
Works with the department chair or independently as needed to establish polices within the department.