Academic Coordinator - Dept. of Communication & Journalism

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid remote work option

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Department of Communication and Journalism seeks a Coordinator for Graduate Programs to support graduate student success and manage day-to-day operations.

The role encompasses Graduate Advisor, Scheduler, Internship Coordinator and Ambassador Coordinator, plus backup for fiscal administration and events, with collaboration across faculty and staff for policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of related experience.
• Completed degree(s) above minimum education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Plan, organize and facilitate events and meetings.
• Analyze and solve problems independently; familiarity with graduate student policies.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Advisor and provide guidance on day-to-day programmatic tasks for graduate students.
• Scheduler: manage department courses in the scheduler and DESR with budget awareness.
• Internship Coordinator: manage internships, evaluate eligibility, maintain industry relationships.
• Ambassador Coordinator: liaise with high school community for outreach and recruitment.
• Provide backup for fiscal administration including budgets, contracts, payroll, purchasing, and reimbursements.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Event planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Coord,Academics

The Department of Communication and Journalismis seekingto hire a coordinator that willserve in many different capacities: Graduate Advisor, Scheduler, Internship Coordinator and Ambassador Coordinator.

This position will work closely with the Department Administrator and the Graduate Directors to provide guidance on day-to-day programmatic tasks related to graduate student success. These tasks include but are not limited to assisting faculty and graduatestudents with the implementation of policies and procedures supporting graduate student processes.

This position will coordinate the recruitment, intake, and provision of administrative services for the departmental Graduate Program and will provides associated support services to faculty and staff.

Scheduler-serve as the lead for department scheduler. This position leads and works closely with the Department Chair and DA in entering courses in the department scheduler and is familiar withDepartment Enrollment Status Report (DESR)on a semester-by-semester basis and working with the College to follow budget guidelines.

Internship Coordinator-responsible for all components associated with internships.Will ensure proper documentation is properly filled out, will ensure students applying for Internships meet minimum requirements. Will establish and maintain Internship relationships with firms in the greater Albuquerque community. Will directly work with faculty mentors to make sure students are successfully meeting requirements.

Ambassador Coordinator-serve as the liaison between C&J student Ambassadors and the greater Albuquerque High School community to schedule and coordinate presentations as a means of outreach and recruitment for future prospective C&J students.

Will serve as back up for the fiscal administration for the department, including but not limited to budgets, funding contracts and grants, payroll and purchasing, and reimbursements. Coordinate and serve as backup with all fiscal planning. Will serve as time entry for the department.

This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate as a member of a team while serving a wide range of internal and external constituents.

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****

• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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.

• Strong ability to multi-task and manage completing priorities while meeting deadlines;


• Ability to plan, organize and facilitate special events and meetings;


• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently;


• Experience and familiarity with graduate student policies and procedures;


• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision;


• Experience in higher education working with faculty and students as well as members of the general public;


• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Communication Journalism (839A)

Staff

Regular - Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Hourly: $19.76 - $23.31 Depending on Education & Experience

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.

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.

Yes

9/11/2026

Yes

After a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training.

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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother 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.