Training & Development Specialist - SOM Assessment & Learning Office

Training & Development Specialist

Are you an experienced adult educator/trainer and creative problem solver? Do you possess flexible communication skills and enjoy working with a diverse group of interesting people? Do you excel in a deadline driven, team environment? Assessment & Learning produces complex performance examinations for medical students. The Training Specialist contributes to this mission by training Standardized Patients (individuals from the community) to portray clinical cases for medical students to demonstrate patient communication and physical examination skills.

In addition to possessing excellent training skills, the successful candidate must be able to plan, schedule, recruit, interview, develop training materials, and evaluate outcomes. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to adapt to the unexpected and to collaborate effectively with other Assessment & Learning team members. If this type of challenge sounds like fun, we'd like to meet you!

Typical

Work Hours:

M-F, 8AM – 5PM, may have earlier or later work hours during assessments. See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 3 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:

Working in a healthcare/clinical environment; working in a deadline-oriented job; managing multiple projects on a daily basis; teaching or training adults in a professional setting; working as a standardized/simulated patient; training standardized/simulated patients; developing training materials or training plans; proficient with:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access or experience with relational databases including data entry, building queries and reports; web searches; online training development.

Additional Requirements:

Although on-site presence is a requirement of this position, the opportunity for a flexible telecommuting schedule may be available after the probationary/training period and supervisor/manager approval. Working hours are M-F, 8AM – 5PM, and may have earlier or later work hours during assessments.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Assessment & Learning (524C)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Pay:
Monthly: $3,841.07 - $5,148.00

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

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:

Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 9/7/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive:
No

Eligible for Remote Work

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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 attach
1) a cover letter and
2) updated resume. Your cover letter (up to 500 words) should address each of the preferred qualifications listed on the job-posting summary. A complete application package will consist of a complete on-line application, include current resume, and cover letter. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire (if applicable).

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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.