Sr Program Manager

The CHEK-D Sr. Program Manager will supervise the coordination of multiple health services research projects currently conducted under the Center. This position will be responsible for day-to-day activities to assure quality and efficiency, as well as continuous improvement (Cl) and compliance to meet our research aims. This position will work closely with the Director and Associate Director of CHEK-D to design and implement new protocols and procedures for qualitative data collection and analysis, and will develop related operational policies and procedures. The programs/projects administered are usually focused on an associated set of complementary objectives within an overall mission, may be scientific, research, services, and/or education oriented. Represents program activities at the state- and/or regional level and maintains responsibility for the appropriate use of programmatic funds within the parameters of the contract(s)/grant(s), typically exceeding $1 million per fiscal year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates a university project(s) or program(s).
• Designs and implements new research protocols, and procedures for qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Designs and implements systems to assess, collect, maintain, and analyze data; generates interim progress reports, final reports, evaluation, and other information related to project(s) or program(s).
• Establishes and implements short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.
• Plans and develops expertise in data interpretation, manuscript writing and publication, and conference poster and oral presentations.
• Directs, manages, and oversees the daily administrative and research components of CHEK-D's currently funded projects and related staff. This includes managing day-to-day activities, work allocation, performance, routine one-on-one meetings to maintain study progress, enforce efficiency by tracking tasks as assigned, and problem resolution.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains the Manual of Procedures required for successful study performance, updating, as necessary, applying new knowledge and requirements to maintain compliance and scientific methods to meet project aims and future analyses.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the program/project function; recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates program/project staff.
• Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit. Represents the university to various institutional divisions as well as externally to governmental agencies, funding agencies, national organizations, and the general public.
• Performs community liaison and outreach activities for program(s)/project(s).
• Provides expertise in a specialized field and often participates in local or statewide task forces.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the Department, School, Health Sciences Center, and University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; two of which are management level experience.

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.

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1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience

2) Resume

3) Professional references, preferably from supervisors

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.