Head of Programme Management

The University of New Mexico's Project ECHO has a great opportunity for a Program Manager to join our New Mexico Community Peer Education Project (NMCPEP) Team!

This individual will oversee daily programmatic operations, supervise team members supporting both initiatives, and support the employment of several contractors and future staff as program growth continues.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of programs and activities related to CPEP and BHPI and statewide behavioral programming. Overseeing team travel to public health offices, probation and parole offices, and community-based organizations to accomplish CPEP and BHPI objectives and overseeing all follow-up actions for site visits to the state's five Probation and Parole regional divisions.
Overseeing the management and coordination of referrals submitted by probation and parole staff for client services.
Ensuring BHPI programming aligns with evidence-based and peer-informed best practices, workforce development priorities, and program deliverables and implementing continuous quality improvement across both CPEP and BHPI programs.
Leading and supervising (2) Program Specialists, (1) Operations Specialist, contractors, and any additional FTEs as program growth necessitates. Designing positions, recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and conducting annual evaluations. Providing regular one-on-one check-ins to address challenges, concerns, performance expectations, and professional development needs. Providing regular training and professional development opportunities for staff.
Serving as primary liaison to Behavioral Health providers, directors of probation and parole, re-entry divisions, peer organizations, state agencies, and other external constituencies on matters related to program activities and as primary liaison to internal teams supporting CPEP and BHPI, including Finance, Grants, Data, Replication, and IT.
Managing the creation, production, and delivery of promotional, educational, and informational materials related to program activities. Overseeing program promotion through media outlets and digital platforms in collaboration with Project ECHO's Communications Team.
Overseeing presentations at monthly partner launch trainings, Project ECHO events, and national or international conferences.
Supporting the development of grant proposals and other funding efforts with agencies such as departments of behavioral health, corrections, probation and parole, and re-entry divisions.
Overseeing curriculum development and facilitation of virtual training for probation and parole staff, in-person training for new cadets at the corrections training academy, and 90-Day Onboarding Training for new community peer educators in accordance with the established peer certification requirements.
Overseeing the planning and implementation of the annual Peer Leadership Summit and other BHPI workforce development activities.
In collaboration with the Data Analyst and Operations Specialist, ensuring data, statistics, and narratives are accurately captured in iECHO, Smartsheet, Confluence, and other program systems. Project ECHO is unique and innovative center based within a vibrant academic community at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Our mission is to democratize implementation of best practices with a goal of helping 1 billion people lead better lives by 2025. We are looking for mission-driven high performers who share similar values to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

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. Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization and inclusive place to work. In addition, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque's Top Three Best Places to Work in 2023. For more information and a brief overview of benefits available please visit Project ECHO Newsroom.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Project ECHO (259B)
Term - Full-Time
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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