SOM Administrator

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $8,092.93 to $14,671.42
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Requisition ID req31378 Working Title SOM Administrator Position Grade 17 Position Summary The School of Medicine (SOM) Administrator is responsible for managing and overseeing a broad spectrum of executive and operational support for the Dean. This role encompasses oversight of human resources, advancement and alumni relations, and general administration within the School of Medicine. Acting as a key advisor to the Dean, this role ensures the timely execution of high-priority objectives by streamlining and coordinating the work of the Dean's Office. The Administrator plays a critical role in organizing and implementing strategic plans, managing administrative operations, and serving as a liaison with both internal departments and external stakeholders. This position collaborates with the SOM leadership team, supporting the Dean in managing commitments and advancing organizational goals. The SOM Administrator leads special projects, supervises staff, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Dean's Office. Acting as a liaison between the SOM and Health Sciences Center (HSC) Administration, this position helps address critical human resources, faculty affairs, and administrative matters. Additionally, the role ensures effective communication and coordination across the school's departments to promote clinical, research, and educational initiatives. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. 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 7 years of experience that is 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 Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or Higher Education Administration. Significant experience in a leadership or management role within a medical school, academic health center, or healthcare organization. Familiarity with the operations of medical education, clinical care, research, and health sciences. Proven ability to lead and execute strategic initiatives, with a strong track record of advising senior leaders and driving organizational progress. Understanding of financial management, and the budgeting processes, ideally within a higher education or healthcare setting. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and initiatives, including cross-departmental collaboration, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of objectives. Experience working closely with advancement and development teams on fundraising strategy, goals, and donor engagement to support academic and programmatic priorities. Significant experience in HR leadership roles with an academic or healthcare setting. Additional Requirements This will be a contract position, which will need to be renewed annually. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department School of Medicine Administration (043C) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $8,092.93 to $14,671.42 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 11/11/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. 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, address how your skills fit with our preferred qualifications for this position. A completed application is required for consideration. *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.