Program Specialist

Program Specialist

The School of Medicine Research Education Office (SOMREO) is focused on providing comprehensive training in both clinical sciences and basic biomedical science disciplines. SOMREO is comprised of programs that provide students with an integrated and cohesive training experience in Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BSGP), Initiative for maximizing Student Development (IMSD T32 Grant), MD/PhD Dual Degree Program, Post-Doc Affairs (PDA), and Undergraduate Programs (UP) allowing students to participate in activities common to their programs while obtaining their degrees. SOMREO is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, goal-driven professional to join our team as a Program Specialist. The Program Specialist will provide lead support to assigned programs and work directly with program directors, to ensure the success of SOMREO students. In addition, they will work closely with SOMREO staff and leadership to support, in various ways, all SOMREO programs and funding opportunities. In order to excel in this position, the selected candidate will be self-motivated and poses strong attention to detail and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. They should demonstrate previous project management experience, following up on tasks, and communicating with all levels of faculty/staff and leadership. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment: 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with UNM HSC Enrollment Management, UNM graduate student processes and systems, terminal degree programs (PhD, MD, and MD/PhD), and undergraduate student professional development programs. Experience in higher education student services and advisement including monitoring student progress and compliance with program requirements as well as assisting with non-academic matters and referrals to appropriate on- and off-campus resources. Planning and participating in recruitment activities, admissions process, and program orientation in collaboration with faculty committees and other University offices. Assisting students to be in compliance with progress and graduation requirements, assisting at HSC Convocations, scheduling courses and dissertations, monitoring and assisting faculty with catalog updates, facilitating communication between HSC and central campus graduate student offices (Registrar, OGS, etc.). Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively, both as a team member and as leader. Experience in project management to include event planning for small to large (100+) groups, developing schedules/agendas, designing student activities, catering, and making room reservations, travel arrangements and electronic travel reimbursements. Building processes for tracking applicants, current students, and alumni to enable required reporting for UNM, HSC, and external grant agencies. Experience with administrative, and program support activities providing direct high-level administrative support with a strong attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Written skills to be demonstrated in the required cover letter.

Campus - Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department - Biomedical Rsrch Edu Prog (996A)

Employment Type - Staff

Staff Type - Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status - Exempt

Pay - Monthly: $3844.53 - $5399.33

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 - 2/27/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

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. Please include the following for an application to be considered complete: *Cover Letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position described *Current Resume. *Contact information for 3 Professional references, preferably former supervisors. ALL 3 MUST BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION.