Operations Specialist

Duties and responsibilities include: Planning, organization, execution, and evaluation of a formal training program for club sport officers and coaches. Provide supervision, direction, and development for Graduate Project Assistant Club Sports. Collaborate with the Athletic Department South Campus and Johnson Center facility scheduling coordinators regarding facility reservations and game management. Manage clubs and ensure all University travel and purchasing requirements are followed. Assist with large special events as needed. Coordinate and administer club sport program marketing efforts. Oversight of club sport budget management and allocations. Chair the Sport & Recreational Club Council. Determine and recommend the purchase of needed equipment and supplies. Oversees the budgeting and fiscal management process of the club sport program. Directly responsible for managing the club sport program budget. Participates in the sourcing, soliciting, and/or acquisition of funding, as appropriate to the operating mode of the unit. Actively recruit underrepresented and special population individuals for program participation. Participate in the planning and development of regional/national sporting events and tournaments. Implement technology resources to support program needs and requirements. Oversee the enforcement of administrative and operational policies and procedures in club sports. Complete monthly and semester reports as required by Recreational Services administration. Ensure all student athletes are eligible based on their sport's national governing body and UNM policy. Maintain relationship with UNM Athletic Department for shared use of facilities and access to athletic department trainers and equipment storage. Coordinate with Student Affairs College Enrichment and Outreach Programs for community outreach involving club sport student athletes. Maintain and keep the UNM Club Sports Handbook current. Collaborate with the Student Activities Center pertaining to student organizations. Co-manage the department's summer youth programs with the Operations Specialist Intramural Sports. On occasion, could be expected to work evening hours or weekends to support Club Sport and Recreational Services events.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NMDepartment - Recreational Services (823A)

Employment Type: StaffStaff Type - Regular - Full-TimeTerm End DateStatus - ExemptPay - Monthly: $3,802.93 -$4,451.20 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 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 - YesFor Best Consideration Date - 3/16/2026 Eligible for Remote Work - NoApplication 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. 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.