Job Description

Program Manager

Requisition IDreq33655
Working TitleProgram Manager
Position Grade13
Position SummaryThe UNMHSC Center for Native American Health (CNAH) specializes in student andworkforce development, community engagement, community-based participatoryresearch (CBPR), community health assessment capacity building, programplanning, and project management.

CNAH promotes Indigenous well-beingthrough research by engaging leadership, communities, students, and knowledgein the discovery of local solutions. We provide technical assistance throughcontracts and academic service to tribal programs, academic institutions anddepartments, non-profit and community organizations, and students on Indigenoushealth topics using a CBPR approach.

CNAHhas an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join our Center and ourResearch Core in support of the WEAVE Heart Health and Nutrition for Life(HHNL) project. As a multi-level intervention, WEAVE HHNL is designed toadvance the science of community-engaged health disparities research acrossmulti-cultural populations, ensuring high rigor and reproducibility andincluding a focus on social determinants of health interventions that addressthe root causes and drivers that impact cardiovascular disease (hypertension)and health outcomes across diverse multi-cultural populations.

Specificduties for this position include, but are not limited to: contracts and grantspreparation and management; budget preparation, cost estimating, monitoring, andfiscal management using established principles and procedures; monthly,quarterly, and annual grant reporting; meeting and events implementation andmanagement; rapid cycle oversight of website re-implementation withcollaborative revision; attentive engagement with community partners anduniversity units to enhance program deliverables; and technical andprofessional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-dayprogram/project activities, fostering a cooperative work environment.

Notice: Funding will be renewed on a year-to-yearbasis for a 4-year grant with award end date of 3/31/28. Continuance beyond thegrant award end will be subject to operational needs as outlined in UBPPM#3200, Employee Classifications, http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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
  • Experience with engaging and trust-building with Native American individuals and communities.
  • Strong and demonstrated track record in contracts and grants management and budgeting and finance.
  • Experience with community engaged research partnerships.
  • Ability to produce and edit high quality professional writing and reports.
  • Experience with management of web site re-development and other forms of community-engaged research dissemination.
Additional Requirements
CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentCNAH (267A)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeTerm - Full-Time
Term End Date06/30/2026
StatusExempt
PayMonthly: $4,236.27-$5,950.53
Benefits EligibleThis 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 StatementAs 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 RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date6/30/2025
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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Please attach a current resume, a cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications, and a reference list including at least three professional references and their contact information.

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