Administrative Coordinator

This is a temporary, remote position with the Administrative Hearing Office:  July 13, 2026 - October 14, 2026.  

The Administrative Hearing Office is an independent office that coordinates and conducts virtual administrative hearings for the University Community.  The goal of the hearing process is to resolve allegations of discrimination, Title IX matters, student conduct violations, personnel matters, and other related matters. 

The Administrative Coordinator manages the end-to-end lifecycle of administrative hearings, including but not limited to, case intake, communicating with participants, scheduling proceedings, sending required notices and information, and attending the proceedings to manage the zoom platform. The Administrative Coordinator works closely with the Administrative Hearing Officer ensuring alignment in schedules and proper distribution of information.  This role is responsible for coordinating multiple hearings simultaneously that must adhere to procedural timelines.  The Administrative Coordinator may encounter hearing participants that are navigating emotionally complex situations and/or have experienced traumatic situations.  It is important that this role exhibit professionalism and provide support while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

The ideal candidate will exercise discretion and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, thrives in a detail-oriented environment, and can demonstrate high-level flexibility in managing a fluid hearing docket.  

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Completion of an ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program or a Paralegal Certificate.
• Extensive Zoom virtual platform experience.
• Strong professional writing skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams).

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.

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.