The Office for Community Health at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center is currently hiring a Program Manager to join a dynamic team of peer healthcare workers, including Social Workers and Community Health Workers.
Under indirect supervision and in collaboration with program director, oversees fiscal, operational, administrative, and of the program(s). Works closely with social workers, public health workers, other community health workers, professional students, and social services agencies to staff operations in order to provide short term care coordination and connection to resources that support program clients to improve their health and general well-being. This position will engage with at-risk populations with complex psycho-social histories using trauma informed and harm reduction practices. Assists Director in seeking and developing outside funding sources and shares responsibility of the appropriate use of programmatic funds within the parameters of the contract(s)/grant(s), up to approximately $1.5 million per fiscal year. Serves as point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on the local and state level on operational matters, and provides day-to-day technical/professional guidance and leadership as appropriate. This is a term position tied to the contract/grant funding period. After June 30, 2025 the position will shift to focus more on Community Health Worker Led Programs in the Office for Community Health.
See the Position Description for additional information.
High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; two of which are management level experience.
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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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.
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