Administrative Hearing Advisor

Administrative Hearing Advisor Requisition ID req36664 Working Title Administrative Hearing Advisor Position Grade 14 Position Summary This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE) with the UNM Administrative Hearing Office. The Administrative Hearing Office is an independent office that coordinates and conducts virtual administrative hearings for the University Community. Our office provides an impartial virtual hearing space to resolve allegations of violations of various University Administrative Policies. The goal of the hearing process is to resolve allegations of discrimination, Title IX matters, student conduct violations, personnel matters, and other related matters. UNM Administrative Hearings are designed to gather information and determine facts in a neutral, respectful setting. Our hearings are governed by University Administrative Procedures, not traditional courtroom rules—allowing us to focus on ensuring fairness and applying university policy in a structured, but less formal setting. An Administrative Hearing Advisor (Advisor) does not provide legal representation but offers support and guidance through the UNM Administrative Hearing process. An Advisor guides their advisee, who may be a Complainant or Respondent, attends proceedings, conducts cross examination during the virtual hearing, and meets with their advisee throughout the process, at the advisee’s discretion. It is common to interact with advisees that have experienced emotionally complicated situations and/or traumatic situations. A successful Advisor is knowledgeable in and adheres to the UNM Administrative Hearing Procedures and University Administrative Policies, practices a trauma informed approach, and exercises discretion and maintains the highest standards of confidentiality. You will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) regarding your role and information received from the institution. Note: FLSA classification is subject to final review and may be designated as exempt if position meets applicable salary criteria at time of offer. Responsibilities Adhere to the UNM Administrative Hearing Procedures and University Administrative Policies Advise ethically, with integrity, and in good faith Explain the UNM Administrative Hearing Process to advisees Assist advisees identify relevant witnesses and any new evidence, at the advisee’s discretion Attend the virtual Pre-Hearing Conference and the virtual Hearing for all advisees Conduct cross-examination of hearing participants, as applicable, on behalf of the party Assist the advisee prepare questions and prepare to be questioned, at the advisee’s discretion Maintain the privacy of any information and records shared with Advisors Attend weekly team meetings Participate in trainings and special projects when limited hearings are scheduled See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; 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 Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred. Cross Examination Experience Experience with Title IX Additional Requirements Availability Requirements The Hearing Office schedules proceedings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Proceedings can last 45 min- 6+hours. The Hearing Office may occasionally need to schedule proceedings on different days/times. Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Hearing Office (431A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Part-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $28.41 - $40.65 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 6/5/2026 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification . Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment. 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 resume and a cover letter. If selected for the position, the office may require an official copy of your transcripts sent from your most recent institution. 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.