The University of New Mexico is seeking an Administrative Hearing Officer to lead a diverse team in the administration of the University’s hearing procedures. Reporting to the President of the University, the Administrative Hearing Officer serves as an independent authority to administer hearing procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, University policies and procedures in the adjudication of cases related to personnel issues, student conduct violations, allegations of discrimination, Title IX violations, and related matters.

The Administrative Hearing Officer is responsible for directing and coordinating the resolution of complex cases, drafting comprehensive reports and responses, and making decisions as a representative of the institution. The Administrative Hearing Officer provides valuable insights and recommendations to University leadership and campus partners, identifying opportunities to enhance institutional policies, processes, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Independently conducts fair and impartial adjudicatory and administrative hearings on a range of institutional administrative cases, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Holds conferences with the parties for discussion of the process and simplification of the issues by consent of the parties,
• Oversees the logistical aspects of the hearing process, including scheduling, information collection, and training of hearing panel members. Facilitates clear communication by disseminating updates to panel members and other involved parties.
• Collects and reviews evidence and rules on exceptions, motions, objections, witness credibility, and the admissibility of evidence, ensuring a fair and equitable process.
• Analyzes and determines facts pertaining to alleged violations, compiling comprehensive reports of findings for University leadership, external agencies, and internal campus partners.
• Facilitates post-hearing evaluations to identify opportunities for systemic improvements and enhancements to existing processes or policies.
• Participates in various University planning and policy-making committees, offering recommendations for the development of University policies and procedures.