Unit Administrator I

Requisition ID req37597

Working Title Unit Administrator I

Position Grade 11

Position Summary

The College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) invites applicants for its Unit Administrator I position. This position provides overall administrative support to the Data Team, the OUTCOMES Center, the Director of Assessment and Accreditation and the Director of OUTCOMES.

The COEHS Data Team provides data and support for state and federal reporting, student assessment, and program accreditation. The OUTCOMES Center is a new unit that will support faculty and internal and external stakeholders with research initiatives, focusing on using research and data to inform practical education policy and practice in New Mexico. The Data Team and the OUTCOMES Center work closely together.

The Unit Administrator filling this position will support the needs of the COEHS Data Team and the Outcomes Center with organizational and administrative tasks, as well as providing primary support for the Student Learning & Licensure software.

The Unit Administrator will complete a broad range of duties including, but not limited to:

• Managing an educational assessment platform and fielding support questions from users
• Data cleaning, organization, analysis, and reporting
• Creating and managing research budgets
• Organizing and coordinating meetings, travel, and special events, including related fiscal tasks

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data cleaning, organization, analysis, reporting
Experience working with an educational assessment platform or similar data system
Experience supporting students, faculty, staff, and other users of educational systems
Experience with education, teacher preparation, accreditation
Experience communicating through a variety of methods with a wide range of audiences
Experience creating and managing budgets

Additional Requirements

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Data Team (522P)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 1 year from date of hire
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: 3841.07- 5148.00
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 9/4/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement Remote work will be considered after successful completion of the probationary period.

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 include a resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three references.

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 this link. Refer to this link for a definition of Regular Staff.