Operations Specialist

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Sep 05, 2025
Requisition ID req34504 Working Title Operations Specialist Position Grade 11 Position Summary The Department of Dermatology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Specialist to oversee key functions within its clinical research program, provider credentialing processes and support departmental function. This role is responsible for the daily administrative and operational oversight of the Clinical Research Program. The Operations Specialist will manage fiscal, administrative, human resources, and procedural aspects of the program. This position provides professional and technical leadership to staff and faculty researchers and acts as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders on operational matters. We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized professional to lead the provider credentialing process. Responsibilities include coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining credentialing and re-credentialing activities for healthcare providers. This role ensures all credentialing operations meet regulatory standards, payer requirements, and institutional policies. 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. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including community leaders, university faculty and staff, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement program goals Strong experience with budgets and monthly reconciliation Experience managing pre-award planning, organization, and preparation of research proposals from various funding sources Familiarity with post-award grant administration and compliance Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multitask Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Dermatology Administration (627B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 09.30.26 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73 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 9/15/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes 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. A completed application will include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience aligns with the preferred qualifications, and a list of 3 professional references, preferably supervisory. *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.