Program Coordinator, Institute for American Indian Education

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life保险

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico’s Institute for American Indian Education seeks a Program Coordinator to support the Native American Teacher Preparation Program (NATPP). Working under the IAIE Director, you will provide administrative, fiscal, and operations support for program activities.

Responsibilities include budget administration, recordkeeping, meetings planning, and coordination of events; you will interact with Indigenous communities, manage inventory, and help prepare data for grant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including fiscal, staff, and planning activities.
• Coordinate NATPP meetings, program functions and special events.
• Manage budgets, equipment, facilities, and inventory.
• Maintain specialized recordkeeping and databases.
• Gather information to assist with grant proposals and budget planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Meeting coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Program Coordinator

Requisition ID: req37613

Working Title: Program Coordinator, Institute for American Indian Education

Position Grade: 10

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: CCRCE Admin (365B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Part-Time

Term End Date: One year from date of hire

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.76-$26.85

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: 9/15/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: Position qualifies for a hybrid scheduled after probationary period. At the conclusion of the probationary period, the candidate can discuss a hybrid schedule with the direct supervisor

The College of Education &Human Sciences (COEHS) seeks applicants for a Program Coordinator to supportthe Native American Teacher Preparation Program under the Institute forAmerican Indian Education (IAIE). IAIE’s mission is tosupport community intergenerationalwell-being and educational outcomes of Indigenous Peoples by cultivating thequality of educational professionals through community engagement with NativeNations and collaborative partnerships with educational stakeholders.Under the supervision of theDirector of IAIE, this position will perform a variety of administrativesupport, including; fiscal, staff support, and planning activities, some ofwhich require advanced or specialized knowledge and skills, such as budgetadministration and control, equipment, facilities, and inventory management,specialized recordkeeping and database management, and/or specifiedinformation-gathering projects and tasks. This position will coordinate andfacilitates meetings for the NATPP, program functions, and/or special events,as appropriate.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• 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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

• Demonstrate experience workingwith Indigenous communities in New Mexico.
• Abilityto coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events specificallyrelated to Indigenous serving communities.
• Strong interpersonal andcommunication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide rangeof constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in organizing resources andestablishing priorities.
• Ability to interact withstudents, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting,budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Knowledge of communicationprinciples, media, and marketing techniques.
• Ability to gatherand analyze statistical data to assist with grant proposal writing andbudget building
• Must be willing to meetrequirements to obtain and use a UNM PCard for NATPP expenses.

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.