Program Specialist at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35545

Working Title:
Program Specialist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Center for Advancing Dissemination and Implementation Science (CADIS) at the University of New Mexico is hiring a Program Specialist to support the center in the development and implementation of center goals, programs, and operational activities. We are seeking an individual who has strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to problem-solve with efficient decision making. The Program Specialist will also play an important role in representing CADIS to both internal and external constituencies and be a point of contact for all center initiatives.

The Center's vision is to be a regional, national, and global leader in advancing the science of dissemination and implementation for health equity. The mission is to:

• Provide trainings and resources to clinicians, researchers, staff, and community partners, to improve their knowledge and skills around dissemination & implementation science

• Offer consultations, mentorship, and funding support for clinicians, researchers, staff, and community partners to increase the number of research proposals and grants that incorporate dissemination & implementation science at UNM

• Engage and build capacity for promoting and increasing research partnerships among clinicians, researchers, staff, and community partners, for dissemination & implementation science at UNM and beyond

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Specialist will report to the director for CADIS and will be responsible for planning, development, and implementation of center programs and activities to achieve the center's overall mission and goals. The individual in this role will:

• Oversee and administer day-to-day operations of the center's programs and activities

• Foster a positive work environment for the center

• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for identifying and generating funding and/or resource opportunities for program activities, to include support for the development of grant proposals

• Manage resources such as fiscal, personnel and facilities in relation to the various activities at the center, to ensure growth and compliance with UNM policies

• Oversee technology infrastructure for the center

• Facilitate effective communication within the center and between different centers, departments, and schools across the Health Science Center

• Build and maintain relationships with academic and community partners

• Organize and support center events, including presentations, workshops, and networking activities

• Track key metrics and create regular reports to show center productivity

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as central point of contact, providing status updates to all relevant parties involved with the Center

• Manage an operating budget, to include tracking budgetary allocations and purchase requisitions and fiscal planning to ensure financial stewardship and adherence to university policies

• Administer, oversee, and coordinate communication for the center, including newsletters, event announcements, and resource sharing

• Host, prepare, and attend meetings for the Center

• Represent the center in inter-departmental and external meetings and events, documenting and distributing meeting minutes to create a record of discussions and decisions

• Provide administrative support for research projects, grant writing, and manuscript publication

• Assist in creating and organizing presentations for trainings, tracking, and collaborations

• Organize and maintain digital records and materials

• Develop and implement planning for projects and programs to ensure program sustainability

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 06/30/2027. CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.

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.

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

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
HSC O/R General Administration (189B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

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 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:
1/22/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Include a cover letter, resume/UNMJobs application and contact information for 3 professional references. ALL 3 MUST BE INCLUDED TO BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITIONMinimum 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: • Knowledge and experience in the field of dissemination and implementation science

• Bachelor's degree (preferred), in a relevant field of public health, health administration, or a related discipline

• Knowledge of program planning and management principles

• Experience in fiscal management principles and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Experience navigating internal systems and procedures at the University of New Mexico