Senior Museum Operations & Admin Manager

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum of Anthropology seeks a proactive Unit Administrator 3 to lead the administrative team, oversee fianacial and HR functions, and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic museum setting.

Reporting to the Museum Director, you will coordinate budgeting, procurement, personnel processes, and policy implementation while supporting staff across collections, exhibitions, and public programs. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 3 years of additional related experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Museum administrative staff and hiring decisions.
• Coordinates staff in hiring, training, and administrative policies.
• Manages fiscal affairs, budget planning, expenditures, reporting, and projections.
• Oversees employment process for staff and student employees, enforcing policies.
• Directs purchases and maintains unit equipment and facilities; records management.
• Implements unit policies in coordination with university departments.
• Acts in absence of the director on operational matters and monitors deadlines.
• Compiles financial and operational data for surveys and accreditation.
• Serves on committees ensuring compliance with regulations and laws.
• Administers building security and coordinates remodeling activities as needed.
• May serve as Campus Security Authority per the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

UNM processes

HR management

Finance & budgeting

Purchasing & cost control

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum of Anthropology seeks a proactive Unit Administrator 3 to lead the administrative team, oversee fianacial and HR functions, and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic museum setting.

Reporting to the Museum Director, you will coordinate budgeting, procurement, personnel processes, and policy implementation while supporting staff across collections, exhibitions, and public programs. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.