Education & Devt Manager

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an Education & Development Manager for the UNM Health Sciences Rio Rancho Campus. This role combines program operations, development, and community engagement to support the Pre-Health Institute initiative and the strategic goal of expanding the healthcare workforce.

The manager will work with HSRR leadership to design and implement academic and outreach programs for high school, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students, collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 7 years of related experience required.
• Degrees above minimum may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Implement, grow, and evaluate Pre-Health Institute programs at UNM HSC Rio Rancho.
• Oversee daily operations of existing programs and courses.
• Develop and launch new initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
• Analyze data and write reports to inform decisions and strategy.
• Engage with rural and tribal communities and external partners.

Skills

communication skills

mentoring

collaboration

program development

data analysis

community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Requisition ID

req37736

Working Title

Education & Devt Manager

Position Grade

13

Position Summary

UNM Health Sciences is seeking
an Education and Development Manager to implement, grow, and evaluate
Pre-Health Institute programs at the UNM Health Sciences Rio Rancho Campus
(HSRR).

This role combines program
operations and development, community engagement, data analysis, and
data-informed decision-making to support and contribute to the UNM Health
Science Center's major strategic goal of doubling the healthcare workforce.
This role will be integral to the development and success of the Pre-Health
Institute initiative at the HSC Rio Rancho Campus. As the Education and
Development Manager, this role will work directly with the HSRR leadership in
developing and implementing academic and outreach programs and courses for high
school, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students. This position will also
work with senior leadership and community leaders including rural and tribal
outreach. It is expected that this position will learn the HSC health academic
programs and will build and maintain collaborative relationships with UNM HSC
programs and community members.

The Education and Development
Manager will collaborate closely with HSRR leadership to oversee the
implementation and daily operations of existing programs and courses while also
contributing to the design and launch of new initiatives. The Pre Health Institute
and its leadership team operate in a dynamic, fast moving team environment,
requiring adaptability, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to program
development. Data analysis and reporting is an important part of this position.
The designing, collecting, analyzing, and writing reports on program
effectiveness will be utilized in the Director's reporting to the HSC Executive
VP office and other senior leaders, at times on short notice.

The Rio Rancho campus consists
of over 200 acres in the City Center of Rio Rancho. The campus currently hosts
SRMC, The Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, and
the original "building one." The HSRR Campus is a unique, comfortable, and
welcoming space and culture. Current programs in Building One include UNM
College of Nursing, an outpatient behavioral health clinic, the Pre-Health
Scholars Certificate, Pre-Health Institute, and a unique collaboration with CNM
for a Medical Assistant certification program. The new and innovative UNM
Pre-Health Institute consists of programming focused on strengthening the
preparation and success of students pursing health careers.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, effectiveness, and comfort working with pre-health students including post-baccalaureate, undergraduate, and high school students
• Experience and ability to manage and run pre-health courses and programs
• Strong program data analysis and report writing on program evaluation or impact assessment
• Strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and experience in developing and writing curriculum, programs, and events
• Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external entities
• Ability and experience in working with leadership within brainstorming context, working with leadership's vision to draft concepts and work collaboratively with leadership in development and implementation
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Knowledge of health careers and the pathways to the careers
• Experience and skills in mentoring

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Facilities (355B)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

9/7/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.