Operations Specialist (Albuquerque)

Operations Specialist

The Advancement team at the University of New Mexico School of Law seeks an Operations Specialist to assist with administrative and event support. We are a fun yet serious group that works to enhance the reputation of the School. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Advancement. Main duties include : coordinating and performing a wide variety of administrative and program support activities, event management, purchasing, data entry, assisting visitors, donor stewardship, and other similar duties as assigned. The Operations Specialist will work as part of the Advancement team but will be expected to independently manage their workload.

This position works on-site at the Law School full-time, with a regular 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday schedule.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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.

Preferred Qualifications : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Experienced in University of New Mexico systems and administrative processes. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Zoom, and general office technology. Ability to : work independently; work as a member of a team; take initiative. Demonstrated experience in event planning. Experience working with confidential information. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.

Main - Albuquerque, NM

School of Law (588A)

Staff

Regular - Full-Time

Monthly : $3,802.92 - $4,451.17

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.

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.

Yes

7 / 31 / 2025

No

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. In addition to the fully completed UNMJobs application, please submit a cover letter and resume.

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 decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other 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.