Human Resources
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration and implementation of University Personnel Policies and Procedures and Affirmative Action Policies. Group benefits, employment, classification and compensation, professional development, training, employee relations and implementation of equal employment objectives are major functions of Human Resources.
Human Resources accepts employment applications for vacant exempt and non-exempt positions. Employment opportunities may be viewed online.
Personnel services include administering group medical and dental, long-term disability, group life insurance, vision and employee retirement programs.
New Mexico Highlands University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.
Human Resources NewsMailing Address:Human Resources Department
New Mexico Highlands University
Box 9000
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone (505) 454-3308
Fax (505) 454-1916
Office Hours:Monday-Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm (MST)
Location:Rodgers Hall room 108
Staff Directory
Donna Castro, Director
Phone: 426-2240
E-mail Jeff Gallegos, Assistant Director
Phone: 426-2196
E-mail Cinthia Gurule, Employment Coordinator
Phone: 454-3393
E-mail
- Hiring documents for staff and faculty, including complete hiring packets.
- Hiring documents for undergraduate and graduate students, including complete hiring packets.
- Posting of vacancies for student employees.
Cathy Martinez, Department Secretary
Phone: 454-3308
E-mail
- Leave balances for faculty and staff.
- Verification of employment and FMLA.
Marka Trujillo, Benefits Specialist
Phone: 454-3242
E-mail
- Insurance benefits, retirement, and workmen’s compensation.
- Advertisements and job postings for faculty and staff/upkeep on staff directory.
Elizabeth Maestas, Payroll Manager
Phone: 454-3136
E-mail
- Paycheck inquiries and verification of earnings.
- Direct deposit and W-2/W-4 forms.
Pat G. Ueckert, Payroll Specialist
Phone: 454-3243
E-mail
- Staff and student timesheets.
- Paycheck inquiries, earnings and deductions.