Program Coordinator in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36774

Working Title:
Program Coordinator

Position Grade:
10

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as a Program Coordinator for the Office for Professional Wellbeing (OPW.) The Office of Professional Wellbeing (OPW) was launched in July of 2019; OPW's mission is to make professional well-being central to UNM SOM's organizational strategy. We provide support and develop initiatives for faculty and learners that improve practice efficiency, enhance a culture of wellness and promote personal resiliency.

The functions, services, and priorities of OPW are to:

• Provide curriculum and resources to enable physicians and trainees to tend to their personal well-being.
• Foster a learning environment that recognizes, supports and responds effectively to peers and colleagues needing assistance.
• Identify, champion and evaluate novel strategies to improve efficiency of practice for students, residents and faculty.
• Collaborate with colleagues (internally and nationally) to develop and assess the impact of individual and institutional wellness interventions.

This position is responsible for supporting OPW leadership and team members in their efforts to meet the office's missions and goals. In particular, the program coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating meetings for team members, and scheduling, coordinating, and following up on didactic sessions, lectures, and workshops that are presented by personnel, including those by zoom. This person will support all special events, such as wellness and team-based retreats, open houses, suicide awareness days, and other events, and liaison with other wellbeing offices in the broader Health Sciences consortium. Other responsibilities include fiscal management of the office budget and expenditures, creating and maintaining office websites, and supporting basic statistical support for office surveys and research. This position requires excellent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as with Smartsheets, Cascade for building websites, Adobe Create Suite, and Lucid press for creating flyers and newsletters.

This position provides front desk support by answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving or referring a range of administrative inquiries.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• 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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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:
SOM Wellness Office (043O)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58

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:
6/15/2026

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.
A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and three professional references preferably supervisors. Please describe in your cover letter, direct examples of how you meet each of the preferred qualifications for the position. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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:

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office with the ability to build and develop Excel spreadsheets using formulas for research and expense tracking, advanced knowledge of Word to include mail merges, tables, etc. and proficient skills in MS PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Zoom, Doodle, Box, and Google Drive
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced working environments and prioritize accordingly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, analyze and solve problems, and make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments, including when to consult management
• Experience with event planning and support
• Capacity to manage an office budget and monitor/plan for expenditures
• Experience working at UNM Health Sciences Center or the SOM