Aaron D Jim Jr., MBA, J.D.
About Aaron D Jim Jr., MBA, J.D.
Aaron D Jim Jr., MBA, J.D., is a Senior EEO/AA Specialist at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in law and business administration.
Current Role as Senior EEO/AA Specialist
Since 2019, Aaron D Jim Jr. has been working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Specialist. In this role, he uses his expertise to ensure compliance with federal and state EEO/AA regulations. He is known for his ability to create and conduct training sessions on compliance and organizational best practices, contributing significantly to the organization's adherence to legal standards and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Previous Employment at The University of New Mexico
From 2014 to 2018, Aaron served as a Senior EEO Investigator at The University of New Mexico. In this role, he was responsible for conducting administrative investigations and resolving EEO complaints. His work involved interpreting legal statutes to ensure that the university complied with applicable employment laws, and he closely collaborated with organizational leaders to implement effective EEO practices.
Judicial Law Clerk at Navajo Nation Supreme Court
In 2012, Aaron worked as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Navajo Nation Supreme Court in Window Rock, Arizona. During his three-month tenure, he provided legal support and assisted in interpreting laws pertinent to cases handled by the court. This role honed his analytical skills in the legal domain and broadened his understanding of judicial processes at a tribal level.
Early Career in Banking
Aaron’s professional journey includes roles in the banking sector, where he worked as a Lead Teller at Wells Fargo from 2007 to 2008 and as a Customer Service Representative at Bank of the West from 2008 to 2009, both positions based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. These roles provided him with foundational customer service and financial transaction skills, contributing to his detail-oriented and customer-focused approach in later roles.
Educational Background
Aaron holds multiple degrees from The University of New Mexico (UNM). He acquired a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance in 2011 and went on to earn his Doctor of Law (JD) from the UNM School of Law in 2014. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the UNM Anderson School of Management in 2019. His diverse educational background underpins his expertise in both legal and business domains.
Aspen IDEAS Fellow
Aaron also served as an Aspen IDEAS Fellow, where he contributed to discussions on innovative solutions and future trends. This fellowship experience underscores his commitment to continuous learning and thought leadership in his field.