Program Coordinator- COPH

University of New Mexico
Hourly $18.81 to $25.56 dependent on education and experience
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 10, 2024
Requisition ID req31254 Working Title Program Coordinator- COPH Position Grade 10 Position Summary The University of New Mexico, College of Population Health (COPH) invites applications for a Program Coordinator. The COPH at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center, serves New Mexico's communities, government and non-profit agencies, businesses and health-related organizations. The College and Health Sciences Center have deep connections to our diverse Native, Latino/Hispanic and African American communities, with missions to improve the health and health equity of low income, underrepresented minority, and other vulnerable populations. The COPH houses three major degree programs: The Bachelor of Science in Population Health (BSPH) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Health Equity Sciences and several minor degrees. The BSPH Program represents a liaison between the study of health care systems, finance and health policy, and health law with an emphasis on prevention and wellness in communities. The BSPH major, UNM's newest undergraduate major, is the essence of trans-disciplinary science and is not solely the combination of multiple disciplines. It incorporates training and skills in a new science focused on answering complex questions about the sources of health and the causes of illness and disability. The MPH Program promotes an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to research and interventions to address health problems. It offers students many opportunities to practice public health skills in communities and organizations. The program also fosters critical thinking about issues addressed by the students, who have backgrounds in a broad range of social science, biomedical science and clinical disciplines. The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The PhD PhD program in Health Equity Sciences which integrates the rich history of public health, with the newer discipline of population health, and the human and social sciences to provide graduates with a rigorous competency-based doctoral degree. The advanced comprehensive training prepares scholars for positions in various settings - such as local, state, federal, and global governmental and non-governmental agencies, public health and social justice organizations, health care provider organizations, and higher learning institutions. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director, Academic Success in the College of Population Health. This position specifically supports and is the central point of contact for the traditionally taught BSPH and MPH programs. Duties and Responsibilities Include: Provides education support for courses in BSPH, MPH education programs. Creates and edits course materials in Canvas, Assists with updating marketing materials, student handbooks, website updates, correspondence and emails. Assists training the TA/GA positions on UNM and faculty expectations as well as ensuring that faculty have the necessary course materials to plan and teach the courses. Assists in the preparation and delivery of workshops, student recruiting events, orientation and convocation events and other COPH related events. Serves as central point of contact with the day to day needs of the instructors and students regarding course scheduling, catalog and website information, marketing material, course fliers, student handbook updates, alumni lists, book orders, room scheduling and UNM Canvas. Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required. 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. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: * Experience coordinating and organizing meetings and/or special events. * Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications. * Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. * Experience interacting with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment. * Advanced writing and editorial skills. Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department COPH Deans Office (304A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2025 Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly $18.81 to $25.56 dependent on education and experience 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 10/25/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. 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. APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications. *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.