Unit Administrator

Unit Administrator 1

The Unit Administrator plays a pivotal role in the administrative management and day-to-day operations of the College of Arts & Sciences Combined BA / MD Degree Program office, with a key focus on student support. This position serves as the primary contact for scholarship and financial aid advisement, ensuring students receive timely, accurate, and comprehensive guidance on funding eligibility and maintenance expectations. The Unit Administrator also coordinates academic and operational functions, including event coordination, and faculty / staff hiring support and works in close collaboration with program administrators, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities :

Student Scholarship and Financial Aid Advisement (Primary Focus) :

• Provide individualized and comprehensive scholarship advisement to undergraduate BA / MD students, from program entry through transition to the UNM School of Medicine.
• Oversee the management and annual distribution of the BA / MD scholarship budget (~$1 million), including monitoring student eligibility, submission of FAFSA and supporting documents, and communication of funding decisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scholarship and financial aid questions, maintaining active communication with students and collaborating with institutional financial aid offices.
• Prepare and analyze detailed reports on scholarship trends, FAFSA completion, award disbursement, and institutional contributions; utilize data to inform policy and program enhancements.
• Monitor disbursement timelines and follow up on student status, award notifications, and appeals.
• Partner with financial aid and scholarship offices to streamline student support and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of awarded scholarships, aid packages, and student communications.
• Develop and update scholarship-related communications, presentations, and student resources, including annual updates to the program's scholarship website and handbooks.

Program Administration and Operations :

Student and Academic Support Services :

Additional Duties :

Core Competencies :