Project ManagerUNM is seeking a motivated individual with great organizational and communication skills to join our team as an AI Project Manager that will directly support UNM's Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee and associated university-wide efforts. The successful candidate will enjoy working with students, faculty, and staff across multiple departments to advance institutional strategies and values with respect to Artificial Intelligence, and have a natural curiosity about how this technology can best advance the university. This is a three-year termed position, renewed annually.Primary duties and responsibilities include:Coordinates and supports multiple, multifaceted AI related projects and initiatives across academic, research, and administrative domains; administers and coordinates activities of working groups and project efforts; implements project plans and monitors progress and resource utilization.Provides operational support for the AI Steering Committee and AI governance processes, including coordination, research, evaluation, analysis of institutional needs and processes, and preparation of reports and materials.Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, and short and long range planning related to AI initiatives and institutional priorities.Provides coordination and support for institutional planning related to AI initiatives, including assisting with development of priorities and implementation plans.Supports development and maintenance of content for UNM's AI web presence, including coordinating updates, organizing materials, and ensuring information is current, accurate, and accessible.Gathers facts, researches issues, analyzes potential solutions, compares alternatives, and recommends courses of action related to AI initiatives and emerging technologies.Supports research projects and environmental scans of emerging AI trends, technologies, and practices; assists with preparation of strategic documents and recommendations.Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree; at least 2 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 - Demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting multiple, multifaceted projects or initiatives, including monitoring project status, tracking progress, and coordinating resources. Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
Experience supporting policy development, planning processes, operational improvements, or implementation of new strategies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to gather facts, research issues, analyze potential solutions, compare alternatives, and recommend courses of action.
Experience preparing reports, summaries, briefing materials, or other written documents that synthesize complex information for decision making. Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Experience organizing resources, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Experience supporting program level initiatives, working groups, committees, or cross functional teams.
Experience coordinating, organizing, or maintaining web-based content or other digital information resources in collaboration with subject matter experts. Knowledge of current or emerging trends in artificial intelligence, related technologies, or technology enabled change in higher education or a similarly complex environment.
Experience supporting short- and long-range planning, implementation planning, or strategic project coordination. Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills.Campus - Main - Albuquerque, NMDepartment - CULLS (107A)Employment Type - StaffStaff Type - Term - Full-TimeTerm End Date - 1 year from the date of hireStatus - ExemptPay - Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47Benefits 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 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 - YesFor Best Consideration Date - 6/30/2026Eligible for Remote Work - NoApplication 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. To be considered for this position, a cover letter, resume, and writing sample must be uploaded as part of the UNMJobs application packet. For the writing sample: Artificial intelligence is changing how universities approach teaching, learning, research, and administration. In no more than one page, describe what interests you about working on AI related initiatives at UNM. Your response should address what aspects of AI you are most interested in learning more about, why this work matters for our university, and how your project management skills would help support ethical and effective AI adoption.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.