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Operations Manager

Leadership & Administration : Provide strategic leadership across staff HR operations, faculty affairs and organizational development. Act as the primary HR liaison overseeing staff employment processes, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and personnel actions.

Staff Management & Supervision : Directly supervise departmental staff and student employees, ensuring professional development, performance alignment, and effective work distribution.

Fiscal Planning & Budget Oversight : Contribute to and support budget development and fiscal planning efforts, ensuring compliance with university financial policies, adherence to staffing budgets, and long-term financial health of the department.

Strategic Initiatives & Compliance : Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and organization, staff analysis and restructuring (as needed). Ensure department-wide compliance with UNM policies and standards.

Facilities & Safety Management : Oversee building operations and security, safety procedures, and infrastructure planning to maintain a secure and efficient working environment.

Collaboration & Communication : Act as a collaborative partner across academic and clinical departments. Maintain high-level communication with faculty, staff, and leadership to support departmental goals.

Conditions of Employment : 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. If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

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 : Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a fast-paced, complex academic or healthcare setting. Deep understanding of UNM HR policies, budgeting, strategic planning, and compliance. Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams, prioritize competing tasks, and execute departmental goals effectively.

Campus : Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department : School of Medicine Administration (043C)

Employment Type : Staff

Staff Type : Regular - Full-Time

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 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 : 10 / 27 / 2025

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 attach an updated resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please be sure to address how your skills fit with our preferred qualifications for this position. A completed application is required for consideration.