Program Coordinator
Job description
The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team. The mission of CBH is to address health care disparities through: health services research and evaluation; capacity building; training and workforce development; and through increasing access to quality behavioral health services that are holistic, cost-effective and provided with respect to the unique cultures and communities.
CBH is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate a federally funded project that seeks to increase education, training and knowledge about Historical Trauma and its impact on parenting practices, child abuse and neglect, and suicide in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Duties include: assisting with project coordination, implementation and logistics, including coordinating data collection efforts and training logistics, such as project materials preparation, site location research, attendance and training support as needed; manage complex scheduling; policies and procedures, as needed; provide daily support to project faculty, staff and partners; and build positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders. This position will work closely with the project PI/PD, internal and external partners; and will assist with implementation and meeting facilitation. This position will also work closely with tribal communities, including youth.
The qualified candidate should have in-depth knowledge of and experience with: project coordination and logistics; Excel; Zoom, RedCap and Smartsheets; familiarity with behavioral health issues and human services-related programs; culturally competent and able to work across diverse communities and within local tribal communities; establishing and maintaining positive community relationships; have extensive experience working or living in tribal communities scheduling meetings and events. The desired candidate for position is organized; efficient; and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position requires experience forming and maintaining relationships with tribal community members and working in a collaborative manner. This position is not considered a remote position. The work location will be determined by the needs of the project and may require limited travel within NM.
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High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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.
- Prefer an advanced degree in the behavioral health or public health field
- Extensive experience working with and within tribal communities, with a focus on building relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge in the impact of Historical Trauma in tribal communities
- Demonstrated knowledge of coordination and administrative experience
- Demonstrated knowledge with behavioral health services research
- Demonstrated knowledge with database management
- Prefer experience with Excel, Zoom, RedCap and Smartsheets
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To be considered, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter - present a summary of relevant experience and why qualified for position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications. 2. Resume 3. Three supervisory references - only past/present supervisors who the hiring official can contact are acceptable. 4. Selected candidate must also supply official transcripts or proof of meeting minimum job requirementsPositions 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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