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Operations Specialist

Requisition ID req35049
Working Title Operations Specialist
Position Grade 11
Position Summary

1.       Continuously update the CHW/CPSW Opioid ECHO program curriculum according to the most up-to-date community health work and peer support standards.

2.       Support and advise on the development of the program curriculum, according to area of expertise. This includes the utilization of the ECHO model during sessions, which includes using adult learning theory and session time for case-based discussions.

a.       This includes three, 1-hour pre-launch logistics meetings (to determine schedule, didactic content, and other logistical needs) and one, 1-hour pre-launch planning meeting (to determine availability and session flow).

b.       This includes attending the 15-minute pre-session Zoom meeting and the 15-minute post-session Zoom meeting, each session of the cohort.

3.       Assist in the recruitment of recipient case studies for ECHO sessions. Hub team members play a role in soliciting cases from participants, via communications during ECHO sessions.

a.       This may include submitting patient cases for the cohort to discuss if participants are unable to submit cases of their own.

4.       Participate in participant recruitment, which could include sending out flyers, sending personalized emails, and advertising the program in hub team members’ networks, not to exceed 4 hours, prior to the cohort starting date.

5.       Attend a majority (>70%) of the 12 ECHO sessions held throughout the cohort.

a.       Construct and present newly made didactic slide sets to the cohort, depending on availability and expertise.

6.       Routinely facilitate the ECHO sessions, including posing questions to participants, advising on cases, offering best practice suggestions, utilizing and modeling appropriate non-stigmatizing language, and monitoring the participants’ Zoom chat.

7.       During the case presentations, summarizes the recommendations at the end of each discussion; documents the key recommendations from the team; and ensures that experts do not dominate the discussion time.

8.       Finalize the curriculum and schedule of presenters for the term of this program. This may include making minor edits to pre-established curriculum when needed, not to exceed 1.5 hours of work per week.

9.       Provide guidance, feedback, and lived expertise on treatment for addiction, social support, community health, substance use disorders. Additional suggestions for areas of improvement for the ECHO Program.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Project ECHO (259B)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type On-Call
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Hourly: $28.00
Benefits Eligible This is not a benefits eligible position.
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 No
For Best Consideration Date 11/12/2025
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.

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter. On the resume, please indicate whether previous job listed were full-time or part-time positions. If part-time, please include amounts of hours worked each week. Please also include month and year for start and end dates for each job listed. Instructions for cover letter: please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications in the posting. Official transcripts, High School Diploma or GED certificate will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.

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.