Director Auxiliary Operations

• 504090
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 2 2026 - 23:55 MDT
  
  

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Department Contact: Jacob Nevarez, janevare@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Thank you for your interest in joining our team! The Director of Auxiliary Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight for campus auxiliary services, including the student union, housing, conference services, parking and transit, ID card services, mail, and storage. This role drives operational excellence, revenue growth, and innovative, student-centered initiatives that enhance campus life and community engagement.

Position Details

Position Title: Director Auxiliary Operations

College/Division: Auxiliary Services

Department: 520950-CORBETT CENTER

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $77,235.92 - $100,406.80; Commensurate with Qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership, direction, and support to ensure effective planning and continuous assessment to evaluate and strengthen auxiliary operations. Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and engaging student union environment to support student personal, social, and academic success. Oversee supervision of personnel, including workload allocation, adequate training, promotion, and enforcement of university policies, procedures, guidelines, and controls; problem resolution, performance evaluations, and personnel action recommendations; motivate and lead employees to achieve peak productivity, performance, and consistent professional development. Drive continuous efforts to improve operations and streamline work processes. Provide an innovative, responsive, customer-friendly, and safe environment. Implement and oversee administrative, operational, and procedural aspects of auxiliary operations. Develop and implement departmental procedures, guidelines, and practices per university policies and procedures. Direct the development and implementation of marketing plans to increase use, patronage, and revenue where applicable. Plan and forecast utilization requirements, staffing requirements, equipment maintenance, and replacement. Develop and manage operating budgets, funding, and rate proposals for the student union, conference services, ID card services, transit, parking, mail services, and campus storage facility. Oversee the transit services contracted with the City of Las Cruces in collaboration with ASNMSU and the University. Collaborate with the Facilities and Services division and Sodexo to manage service-level agreements for custodial and maintenance services. Serve as liaison between areas of responsibility, University Departments, student organizations and the community as required. Perform related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:University and department policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.Short- and long-range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; public contact and relations; oral and written communication.Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information.Direct and oversee various Auxiliary university-wide operational functions.Ensure services are delivered effectively to support the needs of the university.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned operations and services. Ensure internal compliance with university policies, procedures, and practices. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory rules and regulations to include food code, building code, etc. Ability to plan, design, and help guide construction and renovation projects of auxiliary facilities and parking lots. Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.Ensure auxiliary-related decisions, initiatives, and priorities align with the university's comprehensive planning and budgeting guidelines. Participate as a member of the auxiliary administrative management team.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree 10 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree 8 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

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