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August 2, 2024
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
FULL TIME
Operations Specialist
Requisition ID
req30334
Working Title
Operations Specialist
Position Grade
11
Position Summary
The Operations Specialist will oversee the operations of the Open Recreational Program and Recreational Services Office. This individual will enforce the policies and procedures of Johnson Center and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Recreational Services office. This includes:
See the Position Description for additional information.
- Scheduling of student employees, cash management, payroll and process development.
- Addressing various building/equipment issues.
- Ensuring student employees provide customer service, while maintaining a clean, and culture friendly environment.
- Ensuring acceptable professionalism and job performance during day-to-day operations.
- Recruiting, hiring and training student employees.
- Training and preparing student employees for acquisition of student supervisor title. Maintaining accountability with student supervisor staff.
- Overseeing all aspects of the gym team.
- Promoting and scheduling all open rec hours; managing and staffing office and kiosks.
- Monitoring the usage of the facility.
- Providing regular updates to supervisor and recommendations for improvements.
- Maintaining files and records and preparing reports as necessary.
- Planning and executing new projects. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project plans and budgets to include short and long term milestones. Using clear comprehensive reports including creation and use of tables, charts and graphics to summarize results.
- Managing inventory, storage, and maintenance of recreational spaces and equipment.
- Ensuring facilities are well-maintained.
- Providing risk management oversight to recreational program operations and implements procedures to ensure the safety of participants and employees.
- Ensuring safety guidelines are adhered to and reporting safety issues to appropriate personnel and recommending improvements.
- Overseeing equipment room – rental of sport equipment, laundry (towels, etc.).
- Additional Coordination between Athletics, Health Exercise and Sports Sciences and Recreational Services
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
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.
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 in Higher Education, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field
- Experience with student organization programming, risk management, and fiscal management
- Proven effective leadership, management, and mentoring for a student development focus program
- Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, & AED or ability to obtain within six months of hire
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Recreational Services (823A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,657.33 - $4,901.87
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
8/8/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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.
Please submit a Cover letter and Resume/Application in UNMJobs. The average hours per week of each job should be listed.
Please submit a Cover letter and Resume/Application in UNMJobs. The average hours per week of each job should be listed.
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.
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.
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