What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Faculty Relations & Operations Specialist position at The University of New Mexico?
Position Summary
Community Faculty Relations & Operations Specialist
Office for Community Faculty / Advancement and Alumni Relations
The Office for Community Faculty and the Office for Advancement and Alumni Relations are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and outgoing Community Faculty Relations & Operations Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with exceptional customer service and communication skills, capable of overseeing and performing a variety of impactful responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Coordination and Evaluation :
Collaborate with the Office for Community Faculty staff to plan, coordinate, and assess programs and projects that enhance community faculty engagement through stewardship, customer service, and efficient data management. This includes working with SOM clinical departments, UNM Residency and Educational Programs, the Faculty Affairs Office, and the Preceptorship and Undergraduate Medical Education Office while fostering community partnerships.
Develop and execute an annual site-visit calendar in partnership with the office event planner. Travel frequently across New Mexico to strengthen relationships with community-based educators and gather mutually beneficial insights.
Maintain and update community faculty membership data annually, including demographic records and placement and rotation statistics.
Work alongside departmental staff and the HSC Marketing and Communications team to develop and manage all community faculty-related communications and publications.
Represent the organization at community meetings, committees, and task forces. Promote new and existing programs while identifying and cultivating partnerships with health systems and clinics statewide.
Handle community faculty inquiries, ensuring streamlined processes and continuous improvements in collaboration with HSC and UNM departments. Provide support for alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff as needed.
Organize and manage all meetings and communications for the SOM Community Faculty Advisory Board. Maintain relationships with current members and recruit prospective members.
Assist SOM departments with structured recruiting processes for community-based education faculty.
Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the UNM School of Medicine’s community faculty and student engagement. If you are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for relationship building, process improvement, and collaborative growth, we encourage you to apply.
Additional Requirements CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentSchool of Medicine Development (043D) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt PayMonthly : $3,657.33 - $4,901.87 Benefits EligibleThis 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 home page for a more information.
