Coord,Graduate Programs

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.26 - $24.81 DOE
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
Requisition ID req29361 Working Title Coord,Graduate Programs Position Grade 10 Position Summary This position works closely with the Department Administrator, the Graduate Program Director, and the Undergraduate Program Director to complete day-to-day programmatic tasks related to student academic success. These tasks include, but are not limited to the following: * Support the implementation of the PhD program offered collaboratively with New Mexico State University * Conduct in-person and internet-based student outreach and recruitment, including maintenance of websites * Maintain correspondence with prospective graduate students * Assist graduate students, faculty, and other staff persons in navigating administrative systems, policies, and procedures leading to degree completion * Assist faculty and graduate students in establishing contracts and meeting requirements for graduate assistantships * Track degree progress for graduate students; compile student data for departmental research and reporting purposes * Schedule and plan student recruitment, orientation, and graduation events This position will also provide backup and support to the Department Administrator. These duties may include: * Purchasing and related processes * Providing customer service to the public, students, faculty, and other staff who contact the department * Scheduling rooms and A/V needs for departmental meetings * Issuing keycards * Course scheduling * Submitting requests for IT and facilities support; supervise student assistants * Attending meetings This position has working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate as a member of a small team that serves a wide range of internal and external constituents. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 2 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 Experience in higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and members of the general public Experience in web design and upkeep of websites Experience with administrative record-keeping within computer applications and with printed materials Experience designing printed materials suitable for student recruitment and public outreach Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines Ability to analyze and solve problems independently Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate special events Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Geography (860B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.26 - $24.81 DOE 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 6/3/2024 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 a position-specific cover letter and a current resume/application. The cover letter should specifically summarize past work experience that fulfills this position's requirement of having 3 years of directly related experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: academic program administration, student recruitment and support, and/or educational record-keeping. *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.