University of New Mexico administrators are reviewing 26 positions as part of an effort to consolidate departments across the school.
The university’s regents voted earlier this year to restructure oversight of the Health Sciences Center, which critics characterized as a “power grab.”
As part of that process, UNM President Bob Frank ordered a review of several departments, which means an external review of 26 employees. Twenty-one of those employees received a six-month contract instead of a year-long contract. The remaining five do not have a contract, but are under review.
“Please note that changes in your current reporting structure, title, duties, salary and contract duration may be affected based on recommendations from our consultants and will be conveyed to you,” wrote Dorothy Anderson, the vice president of human resources, in letters to those affected.
“As soon as possible after the evaluation is completed, you will be notified of any changes that may occur to your contract effective January 1, 2017. Any new contract will be issued to you then, if appropriate.”
And HR staff said the goal isn’t to eliminate positions, but rather to “improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the University.”
The people who received a six-month contract are:
Dianne Anderson, director of university communication
Duane Arruti, director of applications in Information Technologies
Cinnamon Blair, chief marketing and communications officer
Ryan Cangiolosi, chief strategic adviser, HSC Office of Strategy and Engagement
Andrew Cullen, associate vice president of planning, Budget and Analysis
Robert Fondino, chief budget and facilities officer, HSC budget office
Stuart Freedman, chief HSC compliance officer
Moira Gerety, director of project management, Information Technologies
Gilbert Gonzales, chief information officer
Rosa Gonzalez-Rosenblatt, director of sponsored projects
Vanessa Hawker, chief strategic adviser, HSC budget office
Ava Lovell, senior executive officer for finance and adminstration
Argy Maniatis, director of university marketing
Tammy Jo Martinez, director of customer services, Information Technologies
Keith Mellor, executive project director, Credit Collections and Merchant Services
Steven Perry, director of networks, Information Technologies
Brian Pietrewicz, director of computing platforms, Information Technologies
Julian Sandoval, chief financial services officer
Michael Schwantes, chief financial services officer, HSC contract and grant accounting
William Sparks, executive director, HSC communications and marketing
Adam Weeks, executive project director
The people who are not on contract but are under review:
Nicole Abeyta-Elzy, strategic planner, HSC office of strategy and engagement
Hannah Farrington, strategic planner, School of Law
Mary Jacintha, strategic planner, Health Systems
Kevin Stevenson, strategic planner, President’s Office
Melissa Vargas, strategic planner, Provost Office
