Education Specialist

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational benefits through tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks an Education Specialist for the Southwest Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation. The ideal candidate has a degree and at least 3 years of experience in training program development, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in hybrid settings.

This role involves planning and designing training programs, coordinating support staff activities, and managing online and face-to-face learning initiatives. Additional benefits include medical coverage and educational support.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience related to training program development.
• Experience with developing and implementing training programs.
• Strong customer service skills working with faculty and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plans and designs training programs for the Workforce Development module.
• Coordinates activities of support staff and develops interactive training resources.
• Manages program activities for web-based and didactic learning.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of training development methodologies

Ability to work in a team

Ability to learn new learning platforms

Experience with multimedia production

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

Vimeo

Canva

Job description

Education Specialist

The Southwest Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation (SW CACTI) at the University of New Mexico HSC is looking for a creative, skilled, and flexible education specialist to join our team.

UNM’s SW CACTI is a partnership between the University of New Mexico and the University of Arizona, committed to creating and promoting a thriving, unified research environment within the CTSA Program framework that accelerates Clinical and Translational Science innovation locally, regionally, and nationally to more efficiently advance individual and community health across the U.S. Southwest.

SW CACTI works toward improving the health and well‑being of New Mexico and Arizona by supporting collaborative and sustainable research that supports the dissemination of evidence-based practices to inform health decisions. We seek to reduce barriers to clinical and translational science for both investigators and participants so that we can serve the entire research community.

The successful candidate will have:

• Passion for developing others
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interest in instructional design
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Knowledge of training development methodologies
• Ability to learn new learning platforms and train others

This person will work with the Workforce Development team, developing multimedia training resources to advance the skills of the translational research workforce. The successful candidate will be capable of consulting, collaborating, and independently leading complex training projects. We are looking for a person who works effectively in a fast‑paced environment and demonstrates flexibility in managing evolving responsibilities and program needs. They must be willing to work in a hybrid setting and have flexibility to support in‑person work requirements as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and designs training programs offered through the SW CACTI's Workforce Development module (including web‑based and didactic learning).
• Determines formats and approaches to achieve program and budget objectives; defines needs of target populations; researches trends at the national and state level, as appropriate to the position.
• Coordinates activities of support staff, supports the development and access to tailored, practical and interactive training resources for HSC research faculty and staff.
• Creates standards for online teaching, produces graphics, web page templates, and customizes the web‑based content for all online training programs offered through the Translational Workforce Development.
• Manages and facilitates program activities, to include web‑based and didactic learning.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
• Develops and maintains records and databases for learners and tracks and evaluates the training programs so that continual improvement can occur.
• Coordinates trainee registration for the SW CACTI's Workforce Development module.

TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 06/30/2027; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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.

• Experience with developing and implementing face‑to‑face and online training programs.
• Experience in creating, composing, and editing written materials.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with multimedia production, A/V support, website content development, and scripting.
• Experience in customer service skills working with faculty administrators and external agencies.
• Familiarity with digital platforms such as Vimeo, Mighty Networks, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop.

Additional Requirements: Due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

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.

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

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.