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Requisition ID req38376
Working Title Mgr, Administrative Opns
Position Grade 15
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) seeks a collaborative, service-oriented manager to lead academic human resources operations supporting faculty and graduate assistantship holders across UNM’s main and branch campuses.
Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost, OAP provides guidance and support to academic leaders, administrators, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on academic employment matters. The office works closely with the Provost and the Provost’s Leadership team, school/college deans, branch campus deans and chancellors, Academic Operations Officers, and HR staff, and labor relations partners to resolve complex issues and provide timely, accurate, and consistent support to the University.
The manager leads a team of human resources and support professionals, establishes clear priorities and supports staff development and accountability. The position supports consultative guidance on academic employment contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and operational processes. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong working relationships, and a commitment to responsive service and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees the functions of the Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) for academic personnel for main and branch campuses to ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal policies and regulations as well as collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with the Labor Relations Officer
- Supervises and develops OAP staff through hiring recommendation, performance evaluations, training, work allocation, and problem resolution
- Collaborates with the SVP and Labor Relations Officer to develop and implement processes that are aligned with local, state, and federal employment regulations
- Provides clear and consistent guidance and policy interpretation to administrators, school/college and department staff, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on matters pertaining to academic personnel
- Facilitates and maintains effective communication with campus partners to inform the University community of relevant policies and procedures and to receive feedback from the University community to inform OAP of process improvements
- Responds to inquiries and independently investigates and resolves problems related to academic personnel
- Coordinates and manages data collection and analysis systems to monitor personnel actions, processing efficiency, and ensure data accuracy
- Provides excellent customer service and effectively monitors personnel systems and applications to ensure efficient completion of academic personnel actions
- Assists with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support academic personnel actions
- Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance transparency and accuracy of personnel processes and information
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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 Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Human Resources or Business Management
- Human resources experience in a university setting
- Experience supervising HR professionals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and sound judgement in prioritizing projects and workflow
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential human resources issues
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret University Policies (UAP), and the UNM Faculty Handbook
- Ability to manage concurrent tasks/projects, meet established timelines, and work efficiently to maintain mission critical goals
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and establish positive, productive rapport at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and other technical platforms
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Banner
- Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-faceted environment
- Current HRCI, SHRM, or other HR Certification
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Provost Office Staff (688A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00
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 Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/20/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
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 will consist of:
- A current resume,
- cover letter, expressing interest in the position,
- a list of 3-5 professional references
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.
Mgr, Administrative Opns
Requisition ID req38376
Working Title Mgr, Administrative Opns
Position Grade 15
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) seeks a collaborative, service-oriented manager to lead academic human resources operations supporting faculty and graduate assistantship holders across UNM’s main and branch campuses.
Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost, OAP provides guidance and support to academic leaders, administrators, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on academic employment matters. The office works closely with the Provost and the Provost’s Leadership team, school/college deans, branch campus deans and chancellors, Academic Operations Officers, and HR staff, and labor relations partners to resolve complex issues and provide timely, accurate, and consistent support to the University.
The manager leads a team of human resources and support professionals, establishes clear priorities and supports staff development and accountability. The position supports consultative guidance on academic employment contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and operational processes. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong working relationships, and a commitment to responsive service and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees the functions of the Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) for academic personnel for main and branch campuses to ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal policies and regulations as well as collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with the Labor Relations Officer
- Supervises and develops OAP staff through hiring recommendation, performance evaluations, training, work allocation, and problem resolution
- Collaborates with the SVP and Labor Relations Officer to develop and implement processes that are aligned with local, state, and federal employment regulations
- Provides clear and consistent guidance and policy interpretation to administrators, school/college and department staff, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on matters pertaining to academic personnel
- Facilitates and maintains effective communication with campus partners to inform the University community of relevant policies and procedures and to receive feedback from the University community to inform OAP of process improvements
- Responds to inquiries and independently investigates and resolves problems related to academic personnel
- Coordinates and manages data collection and analysis systems to monitor personnel actions, processing efficiency, and ensure data accuracy
- Provides excellent customer service and effectively monitors personnel systems and applications to ensure efficient completion of academic personnel actions
- Assists with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support academic personnel actions
- Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance transparency and accuracy of personnel processes and information
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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 Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Human Resources or Business Management
- Human resources experience in a university setting
- Experience supervising HR professionals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and sound judgement in prioritizing projects and workflow
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential human resources issues
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret University Policies (UAP), and the UNM Faculty Handbook
- Ability to manage concurrent tasks/projects, meet established timelines, and work efficiently to maintain mission critical goals
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and establish positive, productive rapport at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and other technical platforms
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Banner
- Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-faceted environment
- Current HRCI, SHRM, or other HR Certification
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Provost Office Staff (688A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00
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 Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/20/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
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 will consist of:
- A current resume,
- cover letter, expressing interest in the position,
- a list of 3-5 professional references
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Administrative Manager
Document your degree's direct relevance
Administrative Manager roles must meet the specialty occupation standard, so your degree field must connect directly to the role's core duties. A business administration or organizational management degree works; a loosely related degree in an unrelated field can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for Administrative Manager or related management roles, so you're applying to companies that have demonstrated willingness and infrastructure to sponsor this specific position.
Look beyond technology for active sponsors
Healthcare systems, university administrative offices, and large nonprofits routinely sponsor Administrative Managers but appear less often in visa-sponsorship job searches. These employers file LCAs through DOL and often have established HR processes for managing the petition timeline.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier before you receive an offer, so you can assess whether the number your employer intends to offer is LCA-compliant.
Understand PERM timing if you want a green card
Many Administrative Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship through PERM labor certification. PERM requires your employer to run a recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers are available, so raise green card sponsorship intent early in negotiations, not after the H-1B is filed.
Align your resume to O*NET task language
USCIS adjudicators evaluate whether your actual duties match a specialty occupation. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for Administrative Managers helps you frame your experience in task language that maps clearly to the degree requirement USCIS will assess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Administrative Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires a direct connection between the role's core duties and a specific bachelor's degree field. A generic management title that accepts any degree won't qualify, but an Administrative Manager role that requires a degree in business administration, organizational management, or a closely related field typically meets the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's job description must reflect that degree-level knowledge is essential, not just preferred.
Which visa types are realistic for foreign nationals seeking Administrative Manager sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if the role meets specialty occupation criteria. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the position falls within a qualifying USMCA profession, though Administrative Manager is not explicitly listed, making eligibility case-dependent. For candidates already in the U.S. on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, finding an employer willing to transition to H-1B sponsorship is the typical bridge. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is also viable for established roles.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as an Administrative Manager?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in a field that is directly related to the specific duties of the role. Business administration, public administration, organizational management, and operations management are the most commonly accepted fields. A general liberal arts degree or an unrelated technical degree is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement without supplemental justification. Relevant professional certifications alone don't substitute for a degree in the H-1B context.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Administrative Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for administrative and management roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the LCA and H-1B filing process for this type of position.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card as an Administrative Manager?
Yes, and it's worth raising early. Most employer-sponsored green card paths for this role go through PERM labor certification, which requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree; EB-3 applies for positions requiring at least two years of experience with a bachelor's degree. PERM is a lengthy process, so starting the conversation during the offer stage rather than after your H-1B is approved gives you a meaningful head start.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Administrative Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.