Operations Specialist

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) is looking for an Operations Specialist to join our Plant Operations team. This position is required for the effective coordination, execution and support of specified projects, facility operations & maintenance, as well as safety & security initiatives for the Plant Operations department. This position will support the Plant Ops management and staff in organizing and coordinating with various support groups such as UNM Facilities Management and other internal support groups as-well as external service provides for optimal support and operating efficiency within the UNMCCC. This position will also lead the research and evaluation of best practices relative to constraints across the unit as-well as designs and develop alternative proposals for consideration as appropriate to the objectives of the Plant Operations unit.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated almost 15,000 patients in more than 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 1,855 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $38.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

* Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

* Ability to establish, implement and maintain operating goals and objectives.

* Skill in the analysis and re-engineering of systems, processes, and procedures.

* Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

* Records maintenance skills to include database development and management.

* Ability to develop, evaluate, and edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written materials.

* Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

* Working knowledge and specialist skills in one or more designated core operational areas, such as administrative, business, fiscal, or human resources management.

* Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation.

* Advanced skills in project planning and project management.

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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.