Unit Administrator 1

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Unit Administrator I in Albuquerque, NM. This role provides administrative support to the Data Team and the OUTCOMES Center, helping with data workflows, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

You will support software used for student learning and licensure and ensure smooth operations across teams. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with relevant administrative experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with relevant administrative experience.
• Experience with data handling, reporting, and budgets is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate meetings, travel, and events with fiscal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage an educational assessment platform and field user questions.
• Perform data cleaning, organization, analysis, and reporting.
• Create and manage research budgets.
• Organize meetings, travel and special events, including related fiscal tasks.

Skills

Data management

Administrative support

Budget management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Student Learning & Licensure software

Job description

Unit Administrator 1

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

Job Details

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

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: Remote work will be considered after successful completion of the probationary period.

For Best Consideration Date: 9/4/2026

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 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

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.

Veteran Preference Program

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.