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Operations Manager

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,875.87 - $5,479.17
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2026
Requisition ID req35943 Working Title Operations Manager Position Grade 13 Position Summary The Admissions Office is looking for an Operations Manager to lead and manage a multifaceted admissions operations team. This person will oversee several areas of operations and manage a team of Admissions Office staff consisting of varied job positions, grade levels, and skills. This position requires strong organizational skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills. A positive outlook, and the ability to motivate staff during peak processing times while still meeting tight turnaround processing deadlines is a key component to the success of this position. The Operations Manager often interacts with staff, students, and parents/families of applicants. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for success in this position, and professional appearance and demeanor are required. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks. 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 Prior experience as a supervisor or manager Experience working at a university or in a higher education environment Experience working with Ellucian Banner Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Admissions Office (085A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2026 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,875.87 - $5,479.17 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 a 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 2/27/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is NOT eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA). 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. Attach resume, cover letter, and three prior supervisor references. *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.