Program Specialist- COPH

Program Specialist The College of Population Health (COPH) at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center invites applications for a Program Specialist. In this position, the employee will provide project support for the research team under the New Mexico Department of Health funded project, School Nurse Academic Partnership (SNAP). The SNAP program specialist will be under the supervision of the SNAP Project Director (PD/PI) and will plan and coordinate the execution of the SNAP project deliverables, including development and implementation of virtual and in-person school health training programs (such as School Nurse 101, School Nursing Career Development, and School Nurse Leadership), special projects (including a school health digital storytelling campaign), and other initiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the project. Responsibilities Oversee and administer all facets of the day-to-day operations of the SNAP project and related activities. Responsible for the appropriate use of programmatic funds within the parameters of the contract/grant. Represent the project to both internal and external constituencies. Provide support in the development and management of training program curriculum and virtual training platform, including the management of virtual training videos. Ensure the quality and prompt availability of training course content and materials (hard copy and virtual) to participants. Develop and manage systems to provide continuing education units for professional development for licensed professionals, including reports to the university and external partners. Responsible for management and maintenance of the record system of the project including internal/external correspondence, and reporting to partners and funders. Collaborate with accounting and purchasing departments to complete purchases for the research team (including participant incentives, travel purchases, supplies, and other expenditures). Designated p-card holder to manage and reconcile P-card transactions while adhering to the funding agency, university, and college policies, protocols, and processes. Set up and process reimbursement, honoraria, and stipends for non-employees. Coordinate travel for employees and non-employees. Coordinate project-related events, including maintaining budgets, event space set-up, and working with multiple vendors (e.g., catering). Advise on operating goals and objectives for the program and identify opportunities to enhance program operations in order to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness within the project. Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write, edit, and present comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations. May supervise and/or lead staff and/or student employees, as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. The person in this role must feel comfortable working both with a research team and independently; have strong organization and planning skills; be able to make independent decisions; be comfortable using Zoom, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Classroom) and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); be willing to learn new technology and online platforms/programs as needed; have strong verbal and written communication; be able to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments with strong problem‑solving skills; be detail-oriented; adapt well to change; and have an interest in community‑engaged research and health equity. 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 Program planning development and implementation. Project management experience. Experience managing virtual training platforms. Experience working with New Mexico communities, state agencies, school staff, youth, tribal partners, and rural community members. Experience managing P-card purchasing, including participant incentives/merchant cards, travel purchases for employees and non-employees, supplies, and other research expenditures. Coordinating events (planning space, site set‑up, catering, working with multiple vendors). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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