The Department of Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting Program (SLIP) is seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with the Signed Language Interpreting Program Director in maintaining an engaging, deaf-friendly office and program environment by serving as the liaison and main point of contact for the Signed Language Interpreting Program faculty, UNM core offices, students and the larger community that the program is very active in.

This position assists the director maintain program policies and procedures pertaining to faculty support by coordinating and managing day to day operations such as the opening and closing and maintaining office space and larger areas of the SLIP facilities. The position also includes: organizing, tracking, maintaining, and purchasing course materials, equipment, and book orders and invoicing invited guests for the program. Creation of visually welcoming area with seasonal bulletin boards, and assist in creating communication materials such as newsletters, flyers, and miscellaneous signage for the SLI program and New Mexico Deaf and Interpreting communities. Partner with the program director in purchasing food and supplies for events. The position also supports the faculty in their administrative needs and demonstrate commitment and flexibility to the functionality of the SLI program.

This position also assists the director within the established directives of the SLIP to maintain program policies and procedures pertaining to student support such as coordinating the SLIP Undergraduate Majors application process including collecting and preparing the applications for the faculty review process, scheduling the applicant interviews and processing the faculty admissions decisions. Coordinating scheduling needs for annual language proficiency and hearing screening for all major students. Assist in the organization and management of student registration in SLI courses every semester. Creation, organization and maintenance of SLIP records in order to keep the SLIP compliant with UNM record keeping requirements as well as the requirements to maintain accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) so that the current business needs as well as the future goals and growth of the program are supported.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• 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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

• Ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language and English
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in an academic and professional setting
• Knowledge of FERPA
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience serving as a liaison
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using Adobe
• Experience creating, and maintaining records both hardcopy and digital
• Experience working in UNM procurement systems like Banner and LoboMart and holding a UNM PCard

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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.