Sr Program Manager

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks a Sr. Program Manager to lead TOP Rural activities within the CTSC.

You will oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating with healthcare providers, researchers, and community groups to ensure successful study execution. Responsibilities include budgeting, timelines, staff training, and regulatory compliance, plus reporting to CTSA, HSC, and NIH leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 7 years of related experience, including 2 years in a management role.
• Substitution of higher education for experience is allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of TOP Rural activities.
• Coordinate with providers, researchers, and community groups for project execution.
• Manage budgets, timelines, protocols, and staff training; ensure regulatory/ethical compliance.
• Report study activities to CTSA, HSC, and NIH leadership as required.
• Develop goals, policies, and procedures; assess and improve team effectiveness.
• Lead daily administrative tasks and staff recruitment, supervision, and evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sr Program Manager

The UNM Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Sr. Program Manager with leadership experience to join and lead a dynamic team and oversee staff operations for Telehealth Optimization of Primary Care in Rural Populations (TOP Rural), a multi-institution diabetes and hypertension study operated by the Primary Care--Building Research Integration in Different Geographic Environments (PC-BRIDGE) CARE for Health Network Research Hub.

The PC-BRIDGE Network Research hub is organized to be grounded in New Mexico’s long-standing CTSA and partnered with primary care practices in service of rural and underrepresented populations. PC-BRIDGE’s experienced team includes primary care clinical partners who are well poised to extend research participation opportunities to NM communities often underrepresented in clinical research, and to integrate those opportunities into the routine primary care clinical settings where people seek care. This team will be part of the national coordinated infrastructure as a primary care research hub.

TOP Rural is a national study jointly developed by CARE for Health, PC-BRIDGE, and HEART-NET and will recruit more than 900 participants across several states. This unique SMART trial will run for five years and be a part of PC-BRIDGE study operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of TOP Rural research and engagement activities.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, researchers, and community groups to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources; develop protocols and procedures, facilitate training and support for staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Work with PC-BRIDGE leadership to coordinate reports of study activities to appropriate CTSA, HSC, and NIH leadership as required.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures. Monitor and evaluate team effectiveness and implement necessary changes required for improvement. As the requirements of each project may differ, the importance of understanding and responding to the needs of the project is critical. This includes identification of the appropriate resources, coordination, or reallocation of personnel, etc.
• Direct, manage, and oversee daily administrative components of TOP Rural.
• Design, establish, and maintain staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish TOP Rural functions. Work with PC-BRIDGE, CTSC, and Central Administration team to recruit and employ qualified staff. Train, supervise, and evaluate TOP Rural staff.
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams/researchers about TOP Rural and related activities, provide budgets, develop/maintain MOUs, invoice billable activities, and track/report/evaluate core activities.
• Serve as first point of contact for all community clinics and engaged community organizations. Specifically, promote community engagement, foster partnerships, and assess barriers to study implementation to improve the conduct of research with primary care practices.
• Plan and develop strategies to generate resources and/or revenue for projects; may prepare contract and/or grant proposals.
• Represent PC-BRIDGE and/or CTSC to various institutional divisions as well as externally to governmental agencies, funding agencies, national organizations, and the general public.
• Provide expertise in a specialized field and may participate in local or statewide task forces.
• Travel as necessary for study and hub activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 8/31/2027; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; two of which are management level experience.

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

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree

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.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

CTSC Administration Gen (672B)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

08/31/2027

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

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 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

9/30/2026

Veteran Preference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.