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Program Specialist

Requisition ID req33408
Working Title Program Specialist
Position Grade 12
Position Summary

The UNM Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual to join their Office of Research team as a Program Specialist.  The selected individual will oversee the coordination of NIH- and industry-sponsored pediatric chronic kidney disease studies, as well as various administrative and regulatory support activities related to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funded “NOWS-NM Training Initiative: Optimizing Care for Neonates at Risk for Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome” project.

Study coordination duties under the UNM Department of Pediatric Nephrology include study recruitment and screening, conducting study visits and study procedures per protocol requirements, preparing and submitting IRB records, attend sponsor mandated meetings and act as a liaison between PI, Sponsor and both local and central IRBs.

SAMHSA Grant duties include scheduling, conducting and documenting mandatory project meetings with both the internal study team and the project sites, responsible for assisting team with tracking project deliverables and timelines, preparing reports to funders and preparing and submitting and maintaining IRB records.

 

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

Preferences:

  • Research coordination experience, including conducting study visits, study procedures, and data entry and management
  • Local and Central IRB - experience with both Central and Local IRB submissions and requirements, responsible for maintaining project regulatory binders
  • Spanish speaker
  • Pediatric Phlebotomy experience

Position Requirements:

CITI Training Certification

FCOI Training Certification

Some travel many be required

 
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Pediatrics Administration Division (997B)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 9/30/25
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly 3697.20 to 5191.33
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 5/26/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.
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.

A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

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.