Program Coordinator

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,912 - 35,211; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Remission

Dependent Education Programs

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Program Coordinator to join their team in addressing health care disparities. This exciting role involves coordinating a statewide opioid initiative, managing project logistics, and fostering relationships with community partners. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project coordination, data collection, and customer service, with a strong understanding of behavioral health issues. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving access to quality behavioral health services and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination and logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of statewide opioid initiatives and methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all administrative and training logistics for opioid initiative.
• Develop data collection tools and manage communications with partners.

Skills

Project Coordination

Data Collection

Customer Service

Technical Support

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced Degree in Behavioral or Public Health

Tools

RedCap

Zoom

Smartsheet

Access

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID
req31884


Working Title
Program Coordinator


Position Grade
10


Position Summary
The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The mission of CBH is to address health care disparities through: health services research and evaluation; capacity building; training and workforce development; and through increasing access to quality behavioral health services that are holistic, cost-effective and provided with respect to unique cultures and communities.

CBH is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate all administrative and training logistics related to a statewide opioid initiative. Duties include: project coordination, implementation and logistics, including coordinating data collection and training, such as project materials preparation, site location research, attendance and training support as needed; manage extensive communications with statewide community partners in order to improve data collection and reporting; develop a thorough understanding of continuing education process, accreditation, and credentialing; provide extensive webinar support and real-time technical assistance to large audiences when needed; guide lower level staff on data entry needs; manage complex scheduling; develop data collection tools, policies and procedures, as needed; provide daily support to project faculty, staff and partners; and build positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders. This position will work closely with faculty, the project PI, clinical and non-clinical partners, and will assist with implementation and meeting facilitation. This position will also hold administrative duties and a UNM purchasing card.

The qualified candidate should have in-depth knowledge of and experience with: statewide opioid initiatives and methods to connect with partners for accountability; project coordination and logistics; continuing education process; RedCap, Zoom and Smartsheet; familiarity with behavioral health issues and human services-related programs; culturally competent and able to work within diverse communities; establishing and maintaining positive community relationships; scheduling meetings and events; and fiscal and administrative functions. The desired candidate for this high-energy position is customer service-oriented, efficient, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This is a term, full-time, benefits eligible position. This is not a remote position, but may work remotely at times. This position may require limited travel within New Mexico.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• 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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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
* Prefer an advanced degree in a behavioral or public health field
* Demonstrated project coordination and administrative experience
* Extensive experience with data collection and database management
* Demonstrated experience in customer service and providing hands-on technical support
* Currently or experienced in holding a UNM Purchasing card in good standing
* Prefer experience with RedCap, Access, Excel, Zoom and Smartsheet - knowledgeable, quick and adep



Additional Requirements



Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM


Department
Psych Community Behavioral Health (451E)


Employment Type
Staff


Staff Type
Term - Full-Time


Term End Date
07/03/2025


Status
Non-Exempt


Pay
Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56


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
1/2/2025


Eligible for Remote Work
Yes


Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is a hybrid position, working in-office and remotely at times.


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To be considered, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter summarizing relevant experience and explaining why qualified for the position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Three professional references, preferably supervisory, with current contact information. Selected candidate must supply official transcript(s) or proof of meeting minimum job requirements.

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.