Hearing Officer

Hearing Officer

Requisition ID
req31941

Working Title
Hearing Officer

Position Grade
15

Position Summary
Serving as an independent officer under the supervision of the Administrative Hearing Officer and the President of the University, ensures compliance with federal and state laws, as well as University policies and procedures, in the adjudication of cases related to personnel issues, student conduct violations, allegations of discrimination, Title IX violations, and other related matters. Coordinates the resolution of complex cases, drafts reports and responses, and renders decisions as a representative of the institution.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• 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.
• Successful candidate who is not a member of the NM State Bar is required to obtain a temporary Public Employee Limited License issued by the NM Supreme Court.
• Must maintain licensure and bar membership.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate; 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Ability to identify and implement effective solutions to complex issues in compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as University policies and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Knowledge of labor relations principles and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to analyze complex information, and to define and solve problems.
• Strong critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize and interpret complex issues and to create integrated solutions and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Hearing Office (431A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
On-Call

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $38.91

Benefits Eligible
This is a non-benefits eligible position.


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
No

For Best Consideration Date
1/3/2025

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.
Please provide a cover letter, a current resume, and a list of at least three professional references, preferably supervisors. In your cover letter, detail your experience as it relates to the position summary and preferred qualifications, and address how your work experience demonstrates a commitment to diversity, social justice, and civil rights work.

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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.