Academic Programs Coordinator - Mechanical Engineering

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking an academics coordinator to manage day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational tasks for the academic unit. You will liaise with students, faculty, and staff to resolve issues and support scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing.

This role requires strong customer service experience, the ability to multi-task, and familiarity with UNM policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of related experience.
• Experience coordinating academic/administrative tasks in a university setting.
• Familiarity with UNM policies and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal liaison between students, faculty, staff, and external constituencies on day-to-day issues.
• Monitor, reconcile, and assist with fiscal administration including budgets, funding, grants, contracts, payroll, and purchasing.
• Coordinate course scheduling with Kuali and UNM catalog processes.
• Coordinate seminars, meetings, and faculty/staff searches; evaluate event success.
• Maintain confidentiality (FERPA, HR) and multi-task across inquiries while supporting a 8 AM-5 PM schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

UNM fiscal tasks

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of New Mexico's School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking an academics coordinator to manage day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational tasks for the academic unit. You will liaise with students, faculty, and staff to resolve issues and support scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing.

This role requires strong customer service experience, the ability to multi-task, and familiarity with UNM policies.