Education & Devt Manager

UNM Health Sciences is seeking an Education and Development Manager to implement, grow, and evaluate Pre-Health Institute programs at the UNM Health Sciences Rio Rancho Campus (HSRR).

This role combines program operations and development, community engagement, data analysis, and data-informed decision-making to support and contribute to the UNM Health Science Center’s major strategic goal of doubling the healthcare workforce. This role will be integral to the development and success of the Pre-Health Institute initiative at the HSC Rio Rancho Campus. As the Education and Development Manager, this role will work directly with the HSRR leadership in developing and implementing academic and outreach programs and courses for high school, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students. This position will also work with senior leadership and community leaders including rural and tribal outreach. It is expected that this position will learn the HSC health academic programs and will build and maintain collaborative relationships with UNM HSC programs and community members.

The Education and Development Manager will collaborate closely with HSRR leadership to oversee the implementation and daily operations of existing programs and courses while also contributing to the design and launch of new initiatives. The Pre Health Institute and its leadership team operate in a dynamic, fast moving team environment, requiring adaptability, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to program development. Data analysis and reporting is an important part of this position. The designing, collecting, analyzing, and writing reports on program effectiveness will be utilized in the Director’s reporting to the HSC Executive VP office and other senior leaders, at times on short notice.

The Rio Rancho campus consists of over 200 acres in the City Center of Rio Rancho. The campus currently hosts SRMC, The Center of Excellence for Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, and the original “building one.” The HSRR Campus is a unique, comfortable, and welcoming space and culture. Current programs in Building One include UNM College of Nursing, an outpatient behavioral health clinic, the Pre-Health Scholars Certificate, Pre-Health Institute, and a unique collaboration with CNM for a Medical Assistant certification program. The new and innovative UNM Pre-Health Institute consists of programming focused on strengthening the preparation and success of students pursing health careers.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

• Experience, effectiveness, and comfort working with pre-health students including post-baccalaureate, undergraduate, and high school students
• Experience and ability to manage and run pre-health courses and programs
• Strong program data analysis and report writing on program evaluation or impact assessment
•  Strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and experience in developing and writing curriculum, programs, and events
• Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external entities
• Ability and experience in working with leadership within brainstorming context, working with leadership’s vision to draft concepts and work collaboratively with leadership in development and implementation
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Knowledge of health careers and the pathways to the careers
• Experience and skills in mentoring

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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.