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NMSU is seeking a Program Specialist Senior to design and develop youth development programs for the Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing. You will serve as the primary representative for youth programming, partnering with external community organizations to expand impact.
The role is remote with standard 8-5 scheduling, full-time, exempt status, and contingent on external funding. Bachelor’s or associate degree with related experience required.
Department Contact:Priscila Solis, 575-646-3936, apsolis@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search:Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)
Advertising Summary:The Center of Innovation (COI) is looking for a Program Specialist, Sr. The COI provides training and program implementation support to address the pressing need to strengthen and expand the behavioral health and other child and family serving systems in New Mexico.
PositionTitle: Program Specialist Senior
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT
Location: Remote
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $48,332.54 - Commensurate with background, experience and internal equity.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status:Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon external funding
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop youth development programs for the NMSU Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing. Serve as primary representative for youth and young adult focused programming within the Center and with external community partners.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.