The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Deputy Chief of Staff
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNM HSC) is the state’s largest academic medical center, encompassing the School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Population Health, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the UNM Health System. The UNM Health System—which includes UNM Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center—delivers high-quality care to more than 200,000 New Mexicans annually. The Office of the HSC Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer (EVP/CEO)
The Office of the HSC Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer (EVP/CEO)
is seeking a
Deputy Chief of Staff
to join a dynamic, fast‑paced executive team. Reporting to the UNM HSC Chief of Staff, this role ensures operational efficiency and effectiveness within the EVP/CEO Office, fostering a culture of service, professionalism, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor, representing executive leadership on delegated projects and initiatives aligned with the University priorities. Responsibilities may include managing office staff and coordinating government relations activities, requiring a strong understanding of federal and state policies impacting academic medical centers. Duties and Responsibilities
Manages high‑priority projects designed to achieve the University’s HSC/HS mission and strategic vision; builds and maintains successful working relationships and coordinates with a wide range of offices, staff, and stakeholders, internal and external to the University. Gathers, investigates, researches, analyzes, and/or studies information affecting campus‑wide, intradepartmental, or interdepartmental operations; participates in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution as a member of senior staff. Anticipates, identifies and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance; exercises discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders. Ensures matters requiring the attention of executive leaders are thoroughly developed, researched and evaluated; responds to routine inquiries and deputizes for the Chief of Staff, where appropriate and when necessary. Researches, writes, edits and/or coordinates preparation of special reports, briefings and presentations; conceives, crafts, and edits messages, letters and other communications on behalf of executive leadership and the Chief of Staff. Coordinates and/or oversees the scheduling of strategic events, meetings and other requests to balance and address key institutional objectives. Supports and sustains a culture of service, professionalism and continuous improvement in the Office of the Executive Vice President/CEO. Assists administration in various cost analyses, projections, reports, and fundraising efforts. Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication skills/professionalism Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Project management skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills; adaptability to meet changing demands. Strong skills in Smartsheets or other program management software. Ability to identify, analyze and address a wide variety of issues and problems in a high‑intensity environment. Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of a major public university. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Conditions of Employment
Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. 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. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; at least 6 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
Master’s degree in related field Experience working within a health or health sciences system Demonstrated experience working with diverse community leaders and leading community engagement initiatives Experience managing visible and impactful projects at an executive level Experience in managing teams Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Sr Exec Officer - Finance & Admin (878A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $7,014.80 (minimum) - $10,041.20 (midpoint) 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 1/9/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions 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. To be considered for this position, please upload a current resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions posted with a Staff Type ofRegularorTermare eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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. Background Check Notice
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.
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The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNM HSC) is the state’s largest academic medical center, encompassing the School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Population Health, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the UNM Health System. The UNM Health System—which includes UNM Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center—delivers high-quality care to more than 200,000 New Mexicans annually. The Office of the HSC Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer (EVP/CEO)
The Office of the HSC Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer (EVP/CEO)
is seeking a
Deputy Chief of Staff
to join a dynamic, fast‑paced executive team. Reporting to the UNM HSC Chief of Staff, this role ensures operational efficiency and effectiveness within the EVP/CEO Office, fostering a culture of service, professionalism, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor, representing executive leadership on delegated projects and initiatives aligned with the University priorities. Responsibilities may include managing office staff and coordinating government relations activities, requiring a strong understanding of federal and state policies impacting academic medical centers. Duties and Responsibilities
Manages high‑priority projects designed to achieve the University’s HSC/HS mission and strategic vision; builds and maintains successful working relationships and coordinates with a wide range of offices, staff, and stakeholders, internal and external to the University. Gathers, investigates, researches, analyzes, and/or studies information affecting campus‑wide, intradepartmental, or interdepartmental operations; participates in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution as a member of senior staff. Anticipates, identifies and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance; exercises discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders. Ensures matters requiring the attention of executive leaders are thoroughly developed, researched and evaluated; responds to routine inquiries and deputizes for the Chief of Staff, where appropriate and when necessary. Researches, writes, edits and/or coordinates preparation of special reports, briefings and presentations; conceives, crafts, and edits messages, letters and other communications on behalf of executive leadership and the Chief of Staff. Coordinates and/or oversees the scheduling of strategic events, meetings and other requests to balance and address key institutional objectives. Supports and sustains a culture of service, professionalism and continuous improvement in the Office of the Executive Vice President/CEO. Assists administration in various cost analyses, projections, reports, and fundraising efforts. Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication skills/professionalism Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Project management skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills; adaptability to meet changing demands. Strong skills in Smartsheets or other program management software. Ability to identify, analyze and address a wide variety of issues and problems in a high‑intensity environment. Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of a major public university. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Conditions of Employment
Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. 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. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; at least 6 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
Master’s degree in related field Experience working within a health or health sciences system Demonstrated experience working with diverse community leaders and leading community engagement initiatives Experience managing visible and impactful projects at an executive level Experience in managing teams Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Sr Exec Officer - Finance & Admin (878A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $7,014.80 (minimum) - $10,041.20 (midpoint) 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 1/9/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions 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. To be considered for this position, please upload a current resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions posted with a Staff Type ofRegularorTermare eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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. Background Check Notice
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.
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