Program Specialist

The UNM Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) is seeking a Community Engagement Liaison who is bilingual in English and Spanish, knowledgeable of NM rural and underrepresented populations, detail-oriented, and self-motivated for the Primary Care-Building Research integration in Diverse Geographic environments (PC-BRIDGE) Care for Health Network Research Hub. This role will act as a vital connection for effective information exchange and collaboration among UNM HSC Investigators, our Primary Care Providers (PCP) teams, and members of the NM community. The Community Engagement Liaison will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team conducting human subjects' research. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Program Manager. The position will require travel, including some overnight stays throughout the state.

PC-BRIDGE Research Hub is grounded in UNM HSC's long-standing CTSA and partners with primary care practices in service of rural and underrepresented populations. PC-BRIDGE's experienced team includes primary care clinical partners who are poised to extend research participation opportunities to NM communities often underrepresented in clinical research and to integrate those opportunities into the routine primary care clinical settings where people seek care. This team will be part of the national coordinated infrastructure as a primary care research hub.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans and coordinates the development, implementation, and execution of Community Engagement for PC-BRIDGE studies TAICHIKNEE and SUPERA.
Oversees and administers all facets of the day-to-day operations of the Community Engagement for PC-BRIDGE various programs and activities related to the position.
Serves as a liaison with internal and external constituencies on all matters relating to program activities; represents the University with respect to program activities on a local, regional, and/or national basis.
Provides and/or coordinates the provision of guidance, consultation, and related support to collaborators and community members within PC-BRIDGE studies TAICHIKNEE and SUPERA; provides day-to-day problem solving as necessary on day-to-day program-related needs and issues.
Creates, produces, and delivers a range of promotional, educational, and informational presentations, and/or resource materials related to program activities and initiatives.
Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develops, writes, edits, and presents comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations.
Advises on operating goals and objectives for the program; identifies opportunities to enhance program operations in order to achieve greater efficiencies and effectiveness and to fulfill program objectives outlined within the contract/grant.
May supervise and/or lead staff and/or student employees, as assigned.
Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 01/31/2026 CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

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