Program Specialist

Program Specialist

The Center for Advancing Dissemination and Implementation Science (CADIS) at the University of New Mexico is hiring a Program Specialist to support the center in the development and implementation of center goals, programs, and operational activities. The Program Specialist will also play an important role in representing CADIS to both internal and external constituencies and be a point of contact for all center initiatives.

• Provide trainings and resources to clinicians, researchers, staff, and community partners to improve their knowledge and skills around dissemination & implementation science.
• Offer consultations, mentorship, and funding support for clinicians, researchers, staff, and community partners to increase the number of research proposals and grants that incorporate dissemination & implementation science at UNM.
• Engage and build capacity for promoting and increasing research partnerships among clinicians, researchers, staff, and community partners for dissemination & implementation science at UNM and beyond.

• Plan, develop, and implement center programs and activities to achieve the center’s overall mission and goals.
• Oversee and administer day-to-day operations of the center’s programs and activities.
• Foster a positive work environment for the center.
• Plan strategies for identifying and generating funding and/or resource opportunities for program activities, including support for the development of grant proposals.
• Manage resources such as fiscal, personnel, and facilities to ensure growth and compliance with UNM policies.
• Oversee technology infrastructure for the center.
• Facilitate effective communication within the center and between different centers, departments, and schools across the Health Science Center.
• Build and maintain relationships with academic and community partners.
• Organize and support center events, including presentations, workshops, and networking activities.
• Track key metrics and create regular reports to show center productivity.
• Act as a central point of contact, providing status updates to all relevant parties.
• Manage an operating budget, track budgetary allocations, and ensure financial stewardship and adherence to university policies.
• Administer, oversee, and coordinate communication for the center, including newsletters, event announcements, and resource sharing.
• Host, prepare, and attend meetings; represent the center in inter-departmental and external meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes.
• Provide administrative support for research projects, grant writing, and manuscript publication.
• Assist in creating and organizing presentations for trainings, tracking, and collaborations.
• Organize and maintain digital records and materials.
• Develop and implement planning for projects and programs to ensure program sustainability.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• 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 6 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.

• Knowledge and experience in the field of dissemination and implementation science.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred), in a relevant field of public health, health administration, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of program planning and management principles.
• Experience in fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
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