Program Specialist

Program Specialist

Requisition ID
req37968

Working Title
Program Specialist

Position Grade
12

Position Summary

The For Best Consideration Date for this position has been extended to September 24, 2026 .


The University of New Mexico's Project ECHO has an exciting opportunity for a Program Specialist to join our Partner Support Team! As a Program Specialist, you will liaise with internal teams and internal/external stakeholders. You will be responsible for coordinating partner communication, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of solutions to customer needs, and assisting with challenging partner requests/escalating issues as needed. You will be actively involved in strategic planning for new partner programs to assist them with launching their ECHO programs.


As a successful Program Specialist, you will play an active role in:

• Guiding partners through program setup, including planning timelines, meeting training requirements, and preparing programs for launch.
• Providing consultation to partners on implementation approaches aligned with the ECHO model. Provides ongoing consultation and problem-solving support related to iECHO platform use.
• Providing guidance to partners in defining program goals and incorporating them into planning processes.
• Leading special projects and strategic initiatives such as in-person Partner Launch Trainings (PLT, 2-day virtual trainings where partners learn how to develop and manage their programs with fidelity to the ECHO model) and cross-team initiatives supporting partner programs and iECHO development.
• Facilitating PLTs by preparing training content, coordinating materials, and assisting with session delivery for partners.
• Delivering structured iECHO (Project ECHO's learning management platform where partners manage and run their programs and where participants access program sessions and resources) onboarding and advanced trainings for partners. Trains partners on ECHO tools used to capture required data.
• Advising partners on best practices for program configuration, session management, and reporting.
• Troubleshooting platform issues and coordinates with internal teams as needed.
• Maintaining training materials, SOPs, job aids, presentations, team documentation and operational reports.
• Compiling status reports on partner trainings such as, Partner Launch Training and iECHO Training and hub/program launches.
• Compiling quality data for the ECHO movement in accordance with organizational standards.
• Creating and delivering virtual and in-person Partner Launch Training, MetaECHO Conference presentations and, other trainings and offerings as needed.
• Identifying opportunities to improve partner onboarding and implementation procedures, including refining step-by-step launch checklists, clarifying training requirements for different partner roles, and providing targeted guidance for iECHO platform setup.

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 2023, 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.

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

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Project ECHO (259B)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
06/30/2027

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

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
9/24/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

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 submit a current resume and a cover letter. On the resume, include month and year of start and end dates for each job listed. Please indicate whether each job listed was full-time or part-time. If part-time, include number of hours worked per week. Instructions for cover letter: please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications in the posting. Education verification documents (transcripts, high school diploma, or GED certificate) may be required at the time of hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.

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.