The University of New Mexico
Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs
The Department of Sociology & Criminology is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual to be part of the Department. The Coord, Student & Graduate Svcs is the primary point of contact and support for the Department of Sociology & Criminology graduate students at both the MA and PhD levels. This position works closely with the Chair, Department Administrator and Graduate Committee and assists with the day-to-day academic, administrative, and operational activities of the department. This position is the first point of contact for prospective graduate students and guides enrolled students through the academic program to complete their graduate degree. These tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist the implementation administrative internal policies and procedures that support the graduate students’ processes, including knowledge of forms and systems used for navigating students’ questions and issues.
Assist faculty and students in submitting the necessary forms related to making progress toward their degree.
Assist with processing graduate students’ assistantships contracts.
Schedules and facilitates recruitment visits.
Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, handbooks, and other documents.
Attend meetings and workshops related to graduate studies and contracts.
This position will also provide support to the Department Administrator. These duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Department Course Scheduling
Providing customer service to the public, students, faculty, and other staff who contact the department.
Act as a liaison with other departments and external organizations.
Submitting requests for repairs, IT support, and copy machine service and supplies.
Receive, distribute, and send mail/packages.
Serving as a back-up P-card holder.
Processing time entry for exempt and non-exempt staff and students.
Processing key requests.
Assist with organizing events, department commencement.
The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications 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
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written reports
Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
Experience and familiarity with graduate student policies and procedures.
Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Experience in higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.
Experience and knowledge working in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and UNM systems such as Banner.
Additional Details
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department: Sociology Department (931A)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly: $22.18 - $26.67
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: 9/29/2025
Eligible for Remote Work: Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement: After a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training.
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 resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional 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 the policy pages. Refer to the Regular Staff definition for more details.
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Assist the implementation administrative internal policies and procedures that support the graduate students’ processes, including knowledge of forms and systems used for navigating students’ questions and issues.
Assist faculty and students in submitting the necessary forms related to making progress toward their degree.
Assist with processing graduate students’ assistantships contracts.
Schedules and facilitates recruitment visits.
Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, handbooks, and other documents.
Attend meetings and workshops related to graduate studies and contracts.
This position will also provide support to the Department Administrator. These duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Department Course Scheduling
Providing customer service to the public, students, faculty, and other staff who contact the department.
Act as a liaison with other departments and external organizations.
Submitting requests for repairs, IT support, and copy machine service and supplies.
Receive, distribute, and send mail/packages.
Serving as a back-up P-card holder.
Processing time entry for exempt and non-exempt staff and students.
Processing key requests.
Assist with organizing events, department commencement.
The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications 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
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written reports
Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
Experience and familiarity with graduate student policies and procedures.
Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Experience in higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.
Experience and knowledge working in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and UNM systems such as Banner.
Additional Details
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department: Sociology Department (931A)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly: $22.18 - $26.67
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: 9/29/2025
Eligible for Remote Work: Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement: After a period of time, the new employee may be eligible for a hybrid remote work (telecommuting) arrangement under the discretion of their supervisor, business needs, and successful completion of training.
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 resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional 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 the policy pages. Refer to the Regular Staff definition for more details.
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