Academics Coordinator

The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences (HESS) invites applications for a full-time Academic Coordinator. This position plays a key role in supporting the overall operations of the department, assisting with administrative, academic, and program-related functions. The Academic Coordinator provides centralized support to faculty, staff, and students across Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education, Sport Administration, and Athletic Training programs, and serves as a liaison with university offices to ensure smooth communication and effective coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and operational support for departmental programs, faculty, and staff.

• Assist with departmental operations such as facility management, equipment inventory, purchasing, timekeeping, hiring support, and personnel record-keeping.
• Support data management by maintaining records, tracking program activities, and compiling reports for departmental planning and assessment.
• Coordinate meetings, training, recruitment activities, and special events.
• Serve as a resource for students and faculty on program requirements, graduation, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor student progress, maintain academic records, and ensure deadlines for program and graduation requirements are met.
• Research and resolve issues related to curriculum, program, and institutional requirements.
• Assist with academic petitions, program changes, and resolution of academic or administrative issues.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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.

* Bachelor's degree in any field.

* Experience providing administrative support within an academic unit, preferably in higher education.

* Familiarity with UNM systems such as Banner, Target X, OnBase, and MyReports.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, and calendar management.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

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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.