Program Specialist - Undergraduate Clinical Placements in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37780

Working Title:
Program Specialist - Undergraduate Clinical Placements

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Program Specialist to provide specialized programmatic and administrative support to the Office of Clinical Placements. In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Placements, the Program Specialist will help ensure that the College effectively meets the evolving clinical education needs of its students and demands of the college.

The Program Specialist will supervise a dedicated team supporting undergraduate clinical placement operations. This includes coordinating clinical placements statewide to provide experiential clinical opportunities for learners across multiple pathways to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead systems, projects, and relationships that support clinical placement operations, including student compliance, placement assignments, and clinical education data.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and clinical sites in accordance to clinical placements requirements
• Monitor operational workflows, and develop and implement process improvements to strengthen the accuracy of clinical education operations.
• Direct oversight of student compliance with clinical placement requirements
• Ensure timely execution of placement procedures, coordinate with students, faculty, and clinical partners
• Maintain confidential and organized student, faculty, and clinical placement records in accordance with University policies and applicable privacy requirements
• Participate in and lead special projects and initiatives of the Office of Clinical Placements and College of Nursing as assigned

The selected applicant must maintain a primary residence in the Albuquerque area (including surrounding communities such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, and Santa Fe) and be able to reliably commute to the College of Nursing in Albuquerque.

College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state's premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master's and post-master's programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico's flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico's only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

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:
College of Nursing (AFD)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
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:
9/7/2026

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.
Instructions:
To receive full consideration please include:

• Application

• Cover Letter to address qualifications

• Resume

• List of three professional references including name, telephone number, and e-mail address, preferably including at least one supervisor.. References will be checked at final stage of considerationMinimum 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: Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous management or supervisor experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in education, healthcare, or related field
• Strong organizational skills
• Database and project management
• Experience with information systems and software