Coordinator of Academics - Special Education

The Department of Special Education is seeking a Coordinator, Academics to work with our graduate programs.  The Department of Special Education graduate programs include: Master of Art (Two Concentrations), Graduate Certificates (ASD, BCBA, EDAG), Ed.S Certificate, and PhD. A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage time, communicate effectively, pay attention to detail, and possess superior customer service skills.

Duties include: 

• Coordinating the various daily activities associated with several graduate academic programs and serves as liaison to the graduate student support services throughout the University.
• Working closely with Dept Administrator in the day-to-day academic, administrative, and operational activities of the department.
• Monitoring and support student academic progress and compliance with departments and university rules.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate students to ensure timely program completion.
• Assist faculty and students with Program/University admissions, degree completion, and graduation paperwork and processes. Proctor comprehensive exams.
• Maintain records and upkeep relating to students, including files, databases, and listservs.
• Prepare letters, information packets, and electronic documents to support group and/or individual recruitment efforts, participate in individual/group recruitment, orientation, and other student events.

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.

Preferred qualification include:

• Experience working within UNM or another academic environment with administrative support tasks.
• Strong customer service skills/ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong data analysis experience/ability to research issues.
• Experience working with confidential information and proficiency and accuracy for detail in organizing and maintaining files and records.
• Experience working in Banner, OnBase, AppReview, or other higher education platforms.

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.

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.