Program Specialist (BOSS)

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 43,330 - 60,856; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites an experienced Program Specialist to support the C2C statewide STEAM-H K-12 pathway programs. You will cultivate culturally responsive programming and partnerships to expand access to STEAM and health career pathways across New Mexico.

Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, managing day-to-day operations, engaging with communities, and supporting data collection and reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED with 6 years of related experience.
• Substitution of higher education for experience on a year-for-year basis is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute programs and initiatives to meet DEI/C2C goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple programs within HSC DEI.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders for recruitment and activities at various levels.
• Develop strategies for efficient budgets and pursue funding/grant opportunities.
• Provide guidance on program frameworks and curriculum to partners.
• Create and deliver presentations, workshops, and resource materials.

Skills

Program planning

Recruitment & enrollment

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Grant management

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Program Specialist (BOSS)

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (HSC DEI) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven individual to serve as a Program Specialist to support the HSC DEI K‑20+ Communities to Careers (C2C) statewide STEAM‑H K‑12 pathway programming. Since 1973, the HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and its partners have developed and implemented a series of highly integrated K–20 programs across New Mexico that prepare underrepresented and under‑resourced students for academic success and readiness to enter and graduate from higher education and health professions programs. These long‑standing programs have strengthened the University’s impact on the diversity of New Mexico’s health professions workforce and contribute to addressing educational and health equity across the state.

C2C is growing New Mexico’s diverse health care workforce through 13 program models offered at more than 50 locations around the state to over 900 elementary through graduate level participants per year. The Program Specialist will support a portfolio of these academic year and summer programming for elementary through high school students from across New Mexico. A subset of these programs, referred to as BOSS (Building Outstanding STEAM‑H Students), focuses on increasing access to STEAM and health career pathways for students from communities that have been historically underrepresented in these fields, including Black and African American students.

The Program Specialist will help cultivate culturally responsive programming, partnerships, and resources that support student success and strengthen engagement with these communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the development, implementation, and execution of programs, special projects, and other initiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals and objectives of Communities to Careers and the BOSS programs.
• Oversee and administer all facets of the day‑to‑day operations of a series of programs within HSC DEI relating to Communities to Careers programs and all related activities.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders on all matters related to Communities to Careers program activities; represent UNM with respect to program recruitment and activities on a local, regional, statewide, and/or national level.
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing strategies for efficient use of program budgets and identifying and generating funding and/or resource opportunities for program activities, to include development of grant and other fundraising proposals.
• Provide and coordinate the provision of technical guidance and consultation on the program frameworks and curriculum with community, statewide and internal partners.
• Create, produce, and deliver a wide range of promotional, educational, and informational presentations, classes/workshops, and/or resource materials related to the Communities to Careers program activities and initiatives that further student recruitment and partnership development.
• Support the collection, compilation and basic analysis of program activity information and data, and assist with the development, writing, and presentation of comprehensive narrative program reports for institutional and funder requirements.
• Advise on operating goals and objectives for the Communities to Careers programs; identify opportunities to enhance program operations in order to achieve greater efficiencies and effectiveness and to fulfill program objectives as outlined within grants.
• May supervise and/or lead staff and/or student employees, as assigned.
• May participate in special projects and other related initiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the HSC DEI pathway programs.
• May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

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, the 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 6 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience conducting all phases of the program planning and execution process (e.g., developing program goals and objectives, curriculum development, recruitment and enrollment of participants, student advisement, program assessment, and outcomes reporting).
• Experience with educational and career pipeline/pathway programs for elementary through high school students.
• Familiarity with STEAM and health career pathways.
• Experience overseeing multiple, complex tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in delivering presentations and facilitating instruction in professional and educational settings.
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting educational, workforce, health, or community‑based programs that serve Black, African American, and other historically underrepresented populations in STEAM‑H fields.
• Experience with grant‑related programs and projects.
• Experience managing program budgets.
• Experience with project management.
• Ability to communicate in languages commonly spoken in New Mexico.

Additional Information

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM

Department: Vice Chancellor for Diversity (296A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term – Full‑Time

Term End Date: 6/30/2027

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly $3,882.67 – $5,453.07

Benefits: 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.

Background Check Required: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes – This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of New Mexico is 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.

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