What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist - Clinical Placement position at The University of New Mexico?
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Program Specialist to provide day-to-day specialized programmatic and administrative support to the Office of Clinical Affairs. The Program Specialist in collaboration with the Clinical Placements Director will work to meet the clinical education demands of the college by developing, fostering, and recruiting clinical partners / preceptors.
Duties for the Program Specialist will include the planning and coordination of the recruitment and retention of preceptors statewide to provide experiential clinical opportunities for undergraduate / graduate nursing learners. The Program Specialist will oversee and administer all facets of the development and implementation of systems and processes for effective data base utilization internally as well as by preceptor and partnering healthcare agencies. This role will facilitate the compliance of each nursing student in accordance with clinical partners, accrediting bodies, Board of Nursing, Federal, State, and institutional policies / guidelines. Additional duties include writing, editing, and coordinating the development of promotional materials, training manuals, and newsletters in support of program objectives. Responsible for outreach via phone, email, or in-person with new and existing clinical partners. This position requires travel to clinical sites, trainings, special events, and professional conferences.
College of Nursing
The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country.With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs.Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.
Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations.As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry.Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty.We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.
The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people.The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center.The HSC provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields.The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding.The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in / with :
Additional Requirements CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentCollege of Nursing (AFD) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt PayMonthly : 3697.20 - $5191.33 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.
