Program Coordinator - req# 10310

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems.

The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team. The mission of CBH is to address health care disparities through: health services research and evaluation; capacity building; training and workforce development; and through increasing access to quality behavioral health services that are holistic, cost-effective and provided with respect to the unique cultures and communities.

CBH is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate a project aimed at addressing health disparities across New Mexico. Duties include: assisting with project coordination, implementation and logistics, including contract development, budget monitoring, reporting and deadline adherence; coordinate training logistics, to include manual preparation, site location research, attendance and training support; guide lower level staff; manage complex scheduling; develop data collection tools, policies and procedures, as needed; provide daily support to project faculty, staff and partners; build positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders; assist with continuing education, billing and activity reporting. This position will work closely with the project PI, clinical and non-clinical partners; and will assist with training and meeting facilitation. This position will require limited travel within New Mexico.

The qualified candidate should have in-depth knowledge of and experience with: project coordination and logistics; familiarity with behavioral health issues and human services-related programs; familiarity with substance abuse related issues; culturally competent and able to work across diverse communities; outreach and implementation; establishing and maintaining positive community relationships; scheduling meetings and events; and fiscal and administrative functions. The desired candidate for this high-energy position is customer service-oriented; efficient; and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

This is a term, full-time, benefits eligible position. This position will require limited travel within New Mexico. We may hire multiple people for this position.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the USUNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

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.

• Prefer a Master’s degree in a behavioral health or public health related field
• Demonstrated project coordination and administrative experience
• Experience providing extensive outreach and training to local and state partners
• Extensive experience with data collection anddatabase management

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage 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.