Program Coordinator

Requisition ID req31884 Working Title Program Coordinator Position Grade 10 Position Summary The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The mission of CBH is to address health care disparities through: health services research and evaluation; capacity building; training and workforce development; and through increasing access to quality behavioral health services that are holistic, cost-effective and provided with respect to unique cultures and communities. CBH is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate all administrative and training logistics related to a statewide opioid initiative. Duties include: project coordination, implementation and logistics, including coordinating data collection and training, such as project materials preparation, site location research, attendance and training support as needed; manage extensive communications with statewide community partners in order to improve data collection and reporting; develop a thorough understanding of continuing education process, accreditation, and credentialing; provide extensive webinar support and real-time technical assistance to large audiences when needed; guide lower level staff on data entry needs; manage complex scheduling; develop data collection tools, policies and procedures, as needed; provide daily support to project faculty, staff and partners; and build positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders. This position will work closely with faculty, the project PI, clinical and non-clinical partners, and will assist with implementation and meeting facilitation. This position will also hold administrative duties and a UNM purchasing card. The qualified candidate should have in-depth knowledge of and experience with: statewide opioid initiatives and methods to connect with partners for accountability; project coordination and logistics; continuing education process; RedCap, Zoom and Smartsheet; familiarity with behavioral health issues and human services-related programs; culturally competent and able to work within diverse communities; establishing and maintaining positive community relationships; scheduling meetings and events; and fiscal and administrative functions. The desired candidate for this high-energy position is customer service-oriented, efficient, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This is a term, full-time, benefits eligible position. This is not a remote position, but may work remotely at times. This position may require limited travel within New Mexico. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required. 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. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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 * Prefer an advanced degree in a behavioral or public health field * Demonstrated project coordination and administrative experience * Extensive experience with data collection and database management * Demonstrated experience in customer service and providing hands-on technical support * Currently or experienced in holding a UNM Purchasing card in good standing * Prefer experience with RedCap, Access, Excel, Zoom and Smartsheet - knowledgeable, quick and adep Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Psych Community Behavioral Health (451E) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 07/03/2025 Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56 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 a 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 1/2/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is a hybrid position, working in-office and remotely at times. Application Instructions 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. To be considered, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter summarizing relevant experience and explaining why qualified for the position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Three professional references, preferably supervisory, with current contact information. Selected candidate must supply official transcript(s) or proof of meeting minimum job requirements. 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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr