Program Assistant

Would you like to gain knowledge and experience working in the progressive field of technology-based healthcare initiatives?

The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO is looking for student to join our NM Community Peer Education Project (CPEP) Team! The Program Assistant will support the CPEP team, which includes a Program Coordinator, Program Specialist and Program Managers with day-to-day office duties, special projects and additional tasks that serve the larger Project ECHO organization.

Please note: This position requires work from the ECHO Institute a minimum of 3 times per week.

As an entry-level Program Assistant, you will provide support by:

·         Tracking and mailing supplies to various program related locations.

·         Document creation, drafting, and editing.

·         Communication with outside parties, including authority figures (i.e. Probation Officers).

·         General office duties.

·         Managing and archiving materials and files.

·         Event planning and operations – including supporting travel demands, agenda creation, and occasional attendance.

·         May involve designing and giving presentations.

·         Other job-related duties as assigned.

Project ECHO is unique and innovative center based within a vibrant academic community at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Our mission is to democratize implementation of best practices with a goal of helping 1 billion people lead better lives by 2025.  We are looking for mission-driven high performers who share similar values to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

Project ECHO is committed to democratizing implementation of best practices in healthcare, education and other areas where first mile professionals need support.  We do this by training universities, nonprofits, and dedicated individuals on facilitation skills and how to set up robust virtual communities of practice to be able to scale their own expertise and missions to the benefit of their local communities.  Over the past 20 years, Project ECHO and our partners have trained more than 1,000 partners who make up our global network of Universities, ministries of health, and NGOs around the world. Examples of programs we and others run include infectious disease control (Hepatitis C, HIV), mental health and addiction treatment, literacy, math, climate mitigation and many more. 

Project ECHO is funded in part by philanthropic grants and gifts from organizations such as the GE Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the Merck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the US Government.  Additionally, for programming benefitting New Mexico we receive support from the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the New Mexico Department of Health.

Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization and inclusive place to work.  Our seven values include: Service to the Underserved, Democratization of Knowledge, Mutual Trust and Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning and Joy of Work.  We strive to find individuals who can embrace and exemplify these values.  In addition, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque’s Top Three Best Places to Work in 2023. This award recognizes organizations of all sizes with exceptional climates, team atmospheres, benefits, and employee engagement. For more information and a brief overview of benefits available please visit Project ECHO Newsroom.

We work with partners all over the world and work hours outside of normal business hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advanced technology, which will require some teleworking.

• Knowledge of PC or MAC operating systems and software, including Microsoft 365
• Experience in data entry
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required
• Flexibility and adaptability

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.