Unit Administrator 1- Master of Public Policy and International Studies Institute

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a professional degree that trains analysts to serve their communities by identifying and championing data-driven policy options and by conducting holistic program evaluation. The MPP program is looking for a Unit Administrator 1 to work at .75 FTE that would be responsible for all duties related to the MPP Program which includes, but are not limited to: Supporting the MPP graduate academic program, along with the UNM Evaluation Lab Fellowship Program, UNM Evaluation Lab Summer Institute (Including ECHO Learning Community), and MPP Contract & Grants. This position will also support the International Studies Institute (ISI) which is an umbrella organization for the interdisciplinary undergraduate program in International Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. That offers students the opportunity to obtain a major or minor in International Studies. The goal of the Institute is to pursue broad-based initiatives such as coordinating lecture series and conferences, reaching out to secondary schools, and supporting international and interdisciplinary study, research, and outreach programs. The position also supports the Graduate Certificate in Race and Social Justice (RACE Certificate), which is a 15-credit transcripted certificate designed as an area of specialization for students pursuing a master's degree or a doctorate in disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, or the professional schools at the University of New Mexico; and students, community members, and practitioners who are not currently enrolled graduate students but have earned a BA or higher. The UNM Master of Public Policy (MPP), the International Studies Institute, and Graduate Certificate in Race and Social Justice (RACE Certificate) are looking for a creative problem-solver to support students pursuing these degrees; manage GA and project contracts, payroll, oversee purchasing and fiscal processes, manage daily administrative operations, travel reimbursements, plans and manages budget and expenses, assist students with applicant processes, scheduling and other UNM processes; and help build and administer effective recruitment, community input, internship, community service and social media systems which will also include website maintenance.

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
1 year 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

Ability to maintain strict confidence
Create, compose, and edit written material
Work under pressure; act as a team member; attend to detail
Implement broad instructions independently; and prioritize work assignments
Experience managing organizational social media accounts and/or student outreach.
Experience coordinating and organizing meetings and/or special events
Experience with GA contracts
Experience with UNM payroll processes
Experience with UNM Pcard

Responsibilities

Supporting the MPP graduate academic program
Supporting the UNM Evaluation Lab Fellowship Program
Supporting the UNM Evaluation Lab Summer Institute (Including ECHO Learning Community)
Supporting MPP Contract & Grants
Support the International Studies Institute (ISI)
Support the Graduate Certificate in Race and Social Justice (RACE Certificate)
Support students pursuing these degrees
Manage GA and project contracts, payroll, oversee purchasing and fiscal processes
Manage daily administrative operations, travel reimbursements, plans and manages budget and expenses
Assist students with applicant processes, scheduling and other UNM processes
Help build and administer effective recruitment, community input, internship, community service and social media systems which will also include website maintenance.