Program Specialist - AMOR

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Program Specialist to provide day-to-day specialized programmatic and administrative support under the direction of the Project Director for the Advancing Midwifery Outcomes and Resiliency (AMOR) grant. The purpose of the grant is to increase the number of certified nurse-midwives (CNM) and diversify the maternal and perinatal health nursing workforce. The Program Specialist will support the expansion and enhancement of maternal health training to address maternal mortality, and morbidity in rural and underserved communities in New Mexico. This is a full-time in-person position that is HRSA funded for a minimum of four years.

The Program Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for the AMOR grant in collaboration with the Project Director. Primary responsibilities include the following:

·        Collect and manage all data related to AMOR outcomes in collaboration with College of Nursing Alumni Affairs Office 

·         Maintain and update primary schedule for trainees

·         Facilitate ongoing communication with clinical training sites and trainees

·         Process budget expenditures and reconciliation of the AMOR grant

·         Schedule and participate in outreach activities in support of the AMOR grant

·         Create agendas and take meeting minutes in collaboration with the director 

·          Assist with writing and editing promotional, marketing and the AMOR grant  materials

·         Support student mentoring program development

·         Plan and coordinate events to recruit students, clinical partners, and other community partners 

·         Complete reporting requirements to HRSA

·         Travel to clinical sites within the state of New Mexico and the Navajo Nation

·         Systems development to disperse and track grant funding

·         Other duties as assigned

College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country.  With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs.  Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum. 

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations.  As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry.  Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty.  We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice. 

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people.  The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center.  The HSC provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields.  The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding.  The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.  The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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, 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.

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.

Experience in/with:

•  Exceptional organizational and time management
•  Database and project management
•  Community engagement and passion for health equity
•  Excellent customer service skills
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

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• Application

• Cover Letter, addressing preferred qualifications

• Resume

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.

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.