Director of Operations - College of Arts and Sciences

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic operational leadership for the largest college on the University’s central campus. The College of Arts and Sciences is home to 44 departments and programs, 440 faculty, 370 staff, more than 7,000 students, and ~$180M in annual revenues. The College advances UNM's research and teaching mission across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with deep roots in New Mexico and a strong national research profile. With the support of cross-departmental work groups, the College is in the midst of a substantive operational redesign. The College is modernizing processes, clarifying staff roles, and building the infrastructure to deliver effective service to units, faculty, staff, and students. The Director of Operations will play a central role in carrying this work forward — moving from planning to implementation, building durable systems, and developing staff leadership. Reporting directly to Dean, the Director of Operations will oversee selected administrative functions of the Dean's Office, including core office operations and will partner closely with leaders of academic operations, finance, and research administration. The role is designed for an experienced operations leader who wants meaningful authority, real impact, and a stable platform for long-term success at a flagship public research university. The Dean's Office values clarity, fairness, transparency, and a culture of professional growth. The Director of Operations role is designed to provide steady leadership for the staff, the office, and the College's continued strategic development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading operations and managing complex projects in a large or decentralized organization.
Significant experience supervising and developing staff across multiple operational functions.
Experience with process evaluation and the implementation of process improvements.
Collaborative and professional leadership style with the ability to navigate competing priorities and diverse stakeholder needs.
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic goals into effective operational execution.
Strong management and organizational skills to meet deadlines when working on multiple projects.
Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage broad audiences.
Commitment to working effectively in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic operational leadership for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Oversee selected administrative functions of the Dean's Office, including core office operations.
Partner closely with leaders of academic operations, finance, and research administration.
Carry forward the College's operational redesign, moving from planning to implementation.
Build durable systems and develop staff leadership.
Provide steady leadership for the staff, the office, and the College's continued strategic development.