Director of Business Operations; DCA

Job Title Director of Business Operations (DCA #4641)

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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date

Please visit the OAS website mexicoculture.org

Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.

The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) is a Division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The mission of the Office of Archaeological Studies is to promote the understanding and preservation of New Mexico's rich archaeological heritage through its diverse programs of public archaeological services, specialized research, outreach and education. OAS provides archaeological services to State, Federal, Tribal, municipal, and private clients;

specialized archaeological research; and outreach programming statewide.

This position serves as the Deputy Director and Director of Business Operations (DBO) for the Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS). OAS is an enterprise state agency that provides archaeological services to clients on a cost-reimbursable basis and outreach programming statewide. This position supports the Executive Director and contributes to the success of OAS through the administration of the business functions of the division by managing finances, personnel, projects, and client relationships.

The Director of Business Operations supports the Executive Director and oversees operations and finances of the Office of Archaeological studies including reconciling State and project budgets, managing invoicing and purchasing, and administrating grants; this position serves as the senior project manager overseeing contracts, permitting, scheduling and progress of OAS projects; the DBO assists the Executive Director with recruiting clients and developing new projects;

contributes to OAS projects through data analysis, laboratory artifact analysis, report writing, deliverables review, and occasional fieldwork; provides management and support for HR matters; and will occasionally lead or contribute to special research or outreach projects.

State, Federal, Tribal, municipal, and private archaeology clients, Office Archaeological Studies Staff.

• Listed or be able to be listed on the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) directory as a principal investigator for archaeology or history/architectural history
• Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, History, Architectural History, or closely related field
• Experience with project management
• Experience with database or financial software (MS Access, Quick Books, or similar)
• Experience with office administration and staff supervision

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and nine (9) years of professional level experience operating within parameters and guidelines directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling thirteen (13) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some travel within the state may be required. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.