Program Manager

Requisition ID req30748 Working Title Program Manager Position Grade 13 Position Summary The Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH), within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The mission of CBH is to address behavioral health care disparities through: health services research and evaluation; training and workforce development; and through increasing access to quality behavioral health services that are holistic, cost-effective and provided with respect to unique cultures and communities. CBH is seeking a Program Manager to serve as support for the Vice Chair of Research and as a Research Lead Evaluator. Duties include: Administrative evaluation oversight, including database and curricula development, development of tracking systems and program metrics, creating processes for cross-site data collection and entry, and reporting responsibility; Responsible for fidelity assessments of evidence-based practices and of project sites, report summarization that includes results and action steps; supervision and training for site evaluators and guidance of lower level staff; Oversee IRB compliance and other regulatory requirements; Assist with programmatic administrative activities, systems management, and information dissemination; Develop project curricula and serve as a content expert on associated curricula; In collaboration with the Vice Chair of Research, manage logistics for a large Department Annual Research Day event, including but not limited to developing flyers, developing systems for abstract submission and evaluation; managing registration, chairing event committees, and developing final reports of all conference proceedings; In collaboration with the Vice Chair of Research, oversee the Physician Scientist track within the Department, including the collection of quarterly feedback from residents and mentors and producing an annual report on residents’ accomplishments; Serve as a Department-wide consultant on developing research processes related to data collection, participant consenting, and navigating challenges. This is a high-energy position with tremendous responsibility that requires: programmatic vision; integrity and professionalism; the ability to see the big picture and attend to smaller details; resourcefulness, responsiveness and flexibility; superb organizational skills and oral and written communication/ relationship building skills. Demonstrated management, implementation and positive supervision experience is required. This position requires independent and team work and minimal in-state travel (when permitted). This is a term, full-time, benefits eligible position. 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 Prefer Master’s Degree in a Research Administration or Behavioral Health related field Must have extensive program management and research implementation experience Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, professional writing/manuscript development/website development experience. Publications and grant writing experience preferred. Must have community partner experience; experience working with UNM systems and internal organizations is preferred Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Psych Community Behavioral Health (451E) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 07/03/2025 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4073.33-$5721.73 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 9/3/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is a hybrid position, working in-office, traveling to project sites, and remotely at times. 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, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter summarizing relevant experience and explaining why qualified for the position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Three professional references, preferably supervisors with current contact information. Selected candidate must supply official transcript(s) or proof of meeting minimum job requirements. 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. 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