Requisition ID: req38274
Working Title: Operations Manager
Position Grade: 13
Position Summary
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of New Mexico is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the department's administrative and clinical operations. This position plays a key role within the department serving as departmental human resources liaison, overseeing faculty services and administrative support, and supporting practice management processes and initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver who can balance competing…
priorities, build effective working relationships, and develop processes that promote accountability, efficiency, and excellent service.
Duties include:
- Lead departmental human resources operations, including staff recruitment and onboarding, performance management, timekeeping, HR transactions, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
- Oversee faculty services and administration, including faculty recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, licensing, annual reviews, and promotion and tenure.
- Supervise administrative support and IT functions, providing leadership to administrative staff and ensuring effective scheduling, meeting coordination, reception coverage, and day-to-day operational support.
- Support clinical practice management and assist the Sr. Med Practice Specialist in maintenance, tracking and management of departmental data tools and data sets, and assist in required follow-up on clinical documentation and related projects for optimal revenue capture.
- Promote employee engagement and workplace wellness by coordinating departmental events, supporting staff recognition and engagement initiatives, and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Occasional early morning or evening hours may be required.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 3 years of additional 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
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience managing human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating administrative operations in a complex organization.
- Experience in healthcare administration, medical practice operations, or an academic medical environment.
- Intermediate or advanced technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar programs and systems; experience in data management, organization and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to improve business processes, develop standard operating procedures, and promote operational efficiency.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive personnel matters.
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department: OB GYN Administration (794B)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
Status: Exempt
Pay: Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47
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: 11/6/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This positions is hybrid schedule with at least two days in-office per week after successful completion of the probationary or trial period.
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.
A complete application must include a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should by written by the applicant, without the assistance of AI, and should address their qualifications and why they are interested in the position. Please upload documents in PDF format.
The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.