Program Specialist (C2C)

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 43,334 - 60,855; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Educational benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (HSC DEI) is seeking an experienced Program Specialist to support statewide health career pathway programming through the C2C initiative. The role involves developing content, resources, and partnerships to expand opportunities for underrepresented students across New Mexico.

The position requires strong experience in program recruitment, planning, development, and leadership within educational or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least six years of related experience.
• Completed degrees above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in program planning and execution, recruitment, and outcomes reporting.
• Experience with grant-related programs and managing program budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes programs to achieve the department's mission and goals.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of multiple programs within HSC DEI.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders for program activities; represents UNM regionally and nationally.
• Assists with budgeting and identification of funding opportunities, including grant proposals.
• Provides guidance on program frameworks and curriculum with partners.
• Creates materials and presentations to promote and support program activities.
• Collects data and assists with narrative program reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Program coordination

Public speaking

Grant writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

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 health career pathway programming.

Since 1973, the HSC Office has 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 programs have strengthened the University’s impact on the diversity of New Mexico’s health workforce and contribute to addressing educational and health equity across the state.

Summary C2C is growing New Mexico’s diverse healthcare 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 academic‑year and summer programs for middle through college‑aged students statewide across six regional hubs. The role generates program content, resources, and partnerships to support positive outcomes for participants with their health career goals.

The Program Specialist cultivates culturally and community‑responsive programming, partnerships, and resources that support student success and strengthen community engagement. The role requires experience in program recruitment, planning, development, implementation, and leadership within educational or healthcare environments and familiarity with the student populations that are the focus of the programs. The Program Specialist represents the Communities to Careers team within and outside the University and assists with preparing program and grant summary reports for internal and external stakeholders. This is a term position through June 30 2027, contingent upon funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates 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.
• Oversees and administers day‑to‑day operations of a series of programs within HSC DEI and all related activities.
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders on all matters related to Communities to Careers program activities; represents UNM with respect to program recruitment and activities on a local, regional, statewide, and/or national level.
• Assists with planning, developing, and implementing efficient use of program budgets and identifying and generating funding and/or resource opportunities, including development of grant and other fundraising proposals.
• Provides and coordinates technical guidance and consultation on program frameworks and curriculum with community, statewide, and internal partners.
• Creates, produces, and delivers a wide range of promotional, educational, and informational presentations, workshops, and/or resource materials related to the Communities to Careers program activities and initiatives that further student recruitment and partnership development.
• Supports the collection, compilation, and basic analysis of program activity information and data, and assists with the development, writing, and presentation of comprehensive narrative program reports for institutional and funder requirements.
• Advises on operating goals and objectives for the Communities to Careers programs; identifies 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.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas must be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.
• Candidates located at the UNM Children’s Campus must pass a comprehensive pre‑employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department background check; successful status will be verified by periodic future checks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least six 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 program planning and execution (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 or pathway programs for middle, high school and/or college students.
• Familiarity with health career pathways.
• Experience overseeing multiple complex tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience delivering presentations and facilitating instruction in professional and educational settings.
• Experience working with diverse student and community populations.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

This is a benefits‑eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Monthly pay range: $3,882.67 – $5,453.07.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Veteran Preference Program

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

Application Process

Apply through the official UNMJobs site. Submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Employment Type

Term‑Full‑Time, exempt staff. Term end date: June 30 2027.

Remote Work

Eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Background Check

All regular staff positions successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, including a criminal history 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.