The University of New Mexico College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide specialized support for the Breastfeeding, Child Health, and Mammary Permeability Study (CHAMPS) grant. The purpose of this study is to learn about how milk composition contributes to a new parent’s milk supply and how in turn, human milk affects the infant health and growth. The Research Coordinator will oversee and administer the day-to-day operations including community engagement, recruitment, enrollment, distribution of study materials, data and biological sample collection, participant and sample tracking. This position is NIH funded and will work 18 hours per week. The selected applicant must commit to living in the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

The Research Coordinator will serve as the point of contact for Breastfeeding CHAMPS study participants. Primary responsibilities include:

• Recruits, consents, and enrolls study participants in clinic settings
• Oversees and coordinates the collection of data and biological samples
• Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) to assist with questions and concerns regarding research
• Ensure that goals and objectives as designated by Breastfeeding CHAMPS grant are achieved by creating, producing, and delivering marketing and outreach of the program to community agencies
• Travel to designated UNM Clinics in Albuquerque

College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country.  With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs.  Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum. 

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations.  As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry.  Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty.  We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice. 

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people.  The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center.  The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields.  The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding.  The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.  The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• 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.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year 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

Experience in/with:

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•  Organizational and time management skills
•  Excellent customer service skills
•  Vulnerable populations
•  Research or data collection
•  MS Office Suite (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

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To receive consideration please include:

• Application

• Cover Letter, addressing preferred qualifications

• Resume

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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