Job title: Program Specialist
Company: University of New Mexico
Job description: Program Specialist Requisition ID req32909
Working Title Program Specialist
Position Grade 12
Position SummaryThe Emergency Medicine (EM) Research is seeking a full-time program specialist. This position will support clinical, and health services funded projects in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Candidates should be highly organized, strong communicators, enthusiastic about health services and clinical research, and adept at interacting in teams and with patients. This position will assist in all aspects of the research endeavor, developing experience and expertise in clinical research.The Program Specialist will work closely with the principal investigator, support staff, clinicians, and patients to focus on behavioral, psychological and health equity research with clinical and community engagement. The Program Specialist will maintain recordkeeping systems, patient schedules and appointments and be involved in data collection, and data management. In addition, this person will assist in advance research skills including participant interviews, survey administration, and resource referral for patients experiencing adverse social determinants of health. The selected candidate will gain experience using qualitative and quantitative research software (i.e. NVivo), citation software (i.e. Zotero) and advanced Excel skills.This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of organizations in a diverse community. It will require, skills in organizing resources, multi-tasking and establishing priorities. It will require the ability to analyze, develop, establish and maintain efficient office work-flow and administrative processes.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 QualificationsHigh 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
- CITI Biomedical Research Protections Group 1 or Social and Behavioral Group 1 Trainings or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience with REDCap
- Knowledge of UNM IRB, experience with IRB submission
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with patients, clinic faculty and community partners
- Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Prior experience with behavioral health care or research (Extensive, Medium or Low)
- Prior experience in experience in social services, health navigation, or community-based organizations supporting health equity – e.g., community health worker, food pantry, housing access organizations, etc.,
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM
Department Emergency Medicine (558B)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term – Full-Time
Term End Date 1 year from start date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly $3697.20-$5191.33
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 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 grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 4/4/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. Pleas provide cover letter, resume/UNMJobs application and three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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.
Expected salary: $3697.2 – 5191.33 per month
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Job date: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:28:26 GMT
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