University Services: Mgr,Business Services

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Organization oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services and the Purchasing Department, the University Services organization is responsible for several important service functions across the University of New Mexico campus and has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Business Services to oversee three key departments within the organization, Records Management, Print Management and Surplus Property.

University Services is seeking a dedicated individual with exceptional work ethic and strong leadership qualities to join the team in the role of Mgr, Business Services. The successful candidate will lead the daily operations and business activities in all three departments including finance/accounting and billing support. The successful candidate will manage vital records in accordance with the State of New Mexico Retention Schedule, disposition of surplus property and assets and manage the Print Management leasing and customer support process for the University of New Mexico. In addition, the Mgr, Business Services will develop, direct, and coordinate day-to-day human resources support and oversee monitoring and approving of LoboTime entries for employees.

The select candidate would also oversee development and administration of Records Management, Print Management and Surplus Property which includes employee motivation, work allocation, problem resolution, employee relations and performance evaluation for all three departments. Prepare month-end reporting and billing files for both Records Management, Print Management and Surplus Property.

*This position is on-site M-F.

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

• Experience with developing and maintaining recordkeeping and following procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Efficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Knowledge of business management principles and procedures
• Experience making administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
• Experience supervising and training employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Experience with employee development and performance management skills
• Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures

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:

• The résumé should include a complete work history, including beginning and ending dates of employment, (Month and Year), and the number of hours worked per week. 
• Cover letter that addresses how your qualifications and experience match the Preferred Qualifications that are detailed in the Job Ad.

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.