Education Specialist

Education Specialist Requisition ID req37049 Working Title Education Specialist Position Grade 11 Position Summary The Southwest Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation (SW CACTI) at the University of New Mexico HSC is looking for a creative, skilled, and flexible education specialist to join our team. UNM’s Southwest Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation (SW CACTI) is a partnership between the University of New Mexico and the University of Arizona, and is committed to creating and promoting a thriving, unified research environment within the CTSA Program framework that accelerates Clinical and Translational Science innovation locally, regionally, and nationally to more efficiently advance individual and community health across the U.S. Southwest. SW CACTI works toward improving the health and well-being of New Mexico and Arizona by supporting collaborative and sustainable research that supports the dissemination of evidence-based practices to inform health decisions. We seek to reduce barriers to clinical and translational science for both investigators and participants so that we can serve the entire research community. The successful candidate will have: Passion for developing others Strong written and oral communication skills Interest in instructional design Ability to work in a team and independently Knowledge of training development methodologies Ability to learn new learning platforms and train others This person will work with our Workforce Development team, developing multimedia training resources to advance the skills of the translational research workforce. The successful candidate will be capable of consulting, collaborating, and independently leading complex training projects. We are looking for a person who works effectively in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates flexibility in managing evolving responsibilities and program needs. They must be willing to work in a hybrid work setting and have flexibility to support in-person work requirements as needed for program activities. Duties and Responsibilities: Plans and designs training programs offered through the SW CACTI's Workforce Development (WD) module (including web-based and didactic learning). Determines formats and approaches to achieve program and budget objectives; defines needs of target populations; researches trends at the national and state level, as appropriate to the position. Coordinates activities of support staff, supports the development and access to tailored, practical and interactive training resources for HSC research faculty and staff. Creates standards for online teaching, produce graphics, web page templates, and customize the web-based content for all online training programs offered through the Translational Workforce Development (TWD). Manages and facilitates program activities, to include web-based and didactic learning Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program. Develops and maintains records and databases for learners and tracks and evaluates the training programs so that continual improvement can occur. Coordinates trainee registration for the SW CACTI's WD module. TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH 06/30/2027; CONTINUANCE BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING. See the Position Description for additional information. 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; 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 Experience with developing and implementing face-to-face and online training programs. Experience in creating, composing, and editing written materials Strong MS word, Excel and PowerPoint Skills Experience with multimedia production, A/V support, website content development, and scripting Experience in customer service skills working with faculty administrators and external agencies Familiarity with digital platforms such as Vimeo, Mighty Networks, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop Additional Requirements Due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department CTSC Administration Gen (672B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2027 Status Exempt 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 a 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 7/6/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No 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. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - PLEASE READ ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING. To receive full consideration, applicants must include: Completed application submitted through the official UNMJobs site Current resume Cover letter (specifically addressing your ability to meet the “Additional Requirements” and “Preferred Qualifications” listed above) Contact information for three (3) professional references (required at the time of application submission) 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.