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Program Specialist - Masters in Public Policy Evaluation Lab

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $22.18 - $37.00 (DOE)
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 26, 2025
Requisition ID req35136 Working Title Program Specialist - Masters in Public Policy Evaluation Lab Position Grade 12 Position Summary The UNM Evaluation Lab works as part of the Master in Public Policy Program (MPP) and acts as a public service project for the University of New Mexico. The Lab employs a community based participatory approach teaching the implementation of evaluation across sectors and alongside UNM students, community partners, and government entities. The Evaluation Lab works hard to serve as a trusted source of information and support leveraging the resources of the University of New Mexico to serve the state. The Program Specialist is a .50 FTE position and provides leadership and support to the UNM Evaluation Lab. This position is responsible for the following key programmatic and strategic efforts: 1. Summer Institute a. Lead the comprehensive planning, logistics, and management of the annual Summer Institute. b. Work closely with the Public Policy Unit Administrator on all logistics. c. Manage curriculum and content meetings contributing to the evaluation, development, and design of Summer Institute content. Coordinate facilitators. d. With exceptional care and customer service, manage all aspects of funding, budgeting, and payment collection interfacing with funders, community organizations and government entities. 2. Direct ECHO Learning Communities a. Facilitate monthly ECHO Learning Communities b. Manage curriculum coordination and guest speakers/presenters/lecturers c. Manage the listserve and provide excellent customer relations d. Manage the open sourcing of all ECHO Learning Community content 3. Strategic Leadership & Funding a. Working closely with the Director and key constituents, develop and implement the logic model and strategic plan. Prioritize "mission time" activities. b. Based on the strategic plan, develop and manage proposals for evaluation contracts and fundraising, as needed. c. Participate in the cultivation and stewardship of key relationships with community partners, funders, and students. 4. Fellowship Program Support and Team Lead a. Serve as a Team Lead supporting evaluation efforts with fellows and a community organization b. Support the Director in implementing a strong fellowship program c. Assist in coordinating the annual plan presentations as well as the annual Expo. d. Oversee annual program evaluation **The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience See the Position Description for additional information. 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 Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with data analysis such as thematic or content analysis, qualitative software such as Atlas.TI, quantitative analysis and related software. High emotional intelligence and a desire to work on teams and with people. Strong public speaking skills or a willingness to practice. Strong willingness to learn and explore new ideas. Bachelor's Degree or Higher Degree. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Masters of Public Policy Program (360A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Part-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire (may be renewed) Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $22.18 - $37.00 (DOE) 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 12/10/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter. Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered. 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. 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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.