Director of Operations – College of Arts and Sciences (req36688)

Requisition ID: req36688

Working Title: Director of Operations – College of Arts and Sciences

Position Grade: 16

Position Summary

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****

The University of New Mexico College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic operational leadership for the largest college on the University’s central campus.

The College of Arts and Sciences is home to 44 departments and programs, 440 faculty, 370 staff, more than 7,000 students, and ~$180M in annual revenues. The College advances UNM’s research and teaching mission across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with deep roots in New Mexico and a strong national research profile.

With the support of cross-departmental work groups, the College is in the midst of a substantive operational redesign. The College is modernizing processes, clarifying staff roles, and building the infrastructure to deliver effective service to units, faculty, staff, and students. The Director of Operations will play a central role in carrying this work forward – moving from planning to implementation, building durable systems, and developing staff leadership.

Reporting directly to Dean, the Director of Operations will oversee selected administrative functions of the Dean’s Office, including core office operations and will partner closely with leaders of academic operations, finance, and research administration. The role is designed for an experienced operations leader who wants meaningful authority, real impact, and a stable platform for long-term success at a flagship public research university.

The Dean’s Office values clarity, fairness, transparency, and a culture of professional growth. The Director of Operations role is designed to provide steady leadership for the staff, the office, and the College’s continued strategic development.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; 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

• Demonstrated success leading operations and managing complex projects in a large or decentralized organization
• Significant experience supervising and developing staff across multiple operational functions
• Experience with process evaluation and the implementation of process improvements
• Collaborative and professional leadership style with the ability to navigate competing priorities and diverse stakeholder needs
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic goals into effective operational execution
• Strong management and organizational skills to meet deadlines when working on multiple projects
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage broad audiences
• Commitment to working effectively in a diverse work environment

Campus: Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department: Arts Sciences Admn Support (711D)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular – Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $7,084.13 – $10,140.00 (depending on experience)

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: 6/4/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No

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.

For full consideration, please include: 1) your resume; 2) a cover letter explaining your experiences with the responsibilities described above; and 3) names and contact information for three professional or supervisory references.