University of New Mexico is hiring: Dept Administrator A2 - Film and Digital Art

Position Summary

The Department of Film and Digital Arts at the University of New Mexico invites applications for the position of Department Administrator A2. We are seeking an individual who is professional, energetic, and self-motivated. Our department is home to 713 undergraduate majors and strives to sustain a friendly, supportive environment in which all staff, faculty, and students can thrive. The department offers a BFA degree in film production, a BA degree (concentrations in film production, gaming, animation, and film history/criticism), with 11 full-time faculty, 30 adjunct faculty, 4 full-time and 10 part-time staff members. We are housed in three buildings containing classrooms, computer labs, equipment check-out spaces, editing rooms, a movie theater, and a black-box studio, as well as faculty and administrative offices. The Department Administrator oversees and manages all fiscal and budgetary activities of the department. Funds managed include instructional and general operating, course and tech fees, grants and overhead, and non-endowed and endowed spending. In addition, this individual manages and oversees all administrative functions of the department, including HR activities for faculty and staff, course scheduling, and curriculum updates, and acts as building manager for our facilities. Finally, this person must have the ability to develop operating policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chair and implement short and long-range goals. The Department Administrator will participate with the Chair and senior departmental faculty in strategic and operational decision making as a member of the department\'s leadership team.

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 3 years 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

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal flexibility to work well as a team member with diverse groups of people.
• Experience with HR processes including hiring faculty and staff, disciplinary action, job reclassification, salary adjustments, etc.
• Three years working in a supervisory position in an academic department, including hiring, managing, and training staff and/or students.
• Proficiency in Banner Finance (or equivalent management system), including but not limited to all purchasing and reporting functions as well as knowledge of university policies and procedures involving procurement, travel, and employment.
• Experience in building coordination including working with Facilities Management to address immediate and long-term building concerns.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management, as well as ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• An enthusiasm for film education

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Film and Digital Arts (568A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

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

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

9/5/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Application Instructions

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.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the phone number and email for three Professional Supervisory References. Discuss in the body of your cover letter your experience with budgets and purchasing, faculty and staff searches, faculty reviews, course scheduling, hiring and supervising staff, building management, and your ability to multi-task while remaining detail-oriented, and your interest in film/digital media.

The University of New Mexico is 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 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.