Program Specialist - Undergraduate Preceptor Recruitment - req# 33140

The College of Nursing has experienced tremendous growth over the past ten years and this will continue. As we look forward, our 10-year strategic plan will emphasize the continued increased scaling of our programs as well as growing the Colleges clinical enterprise to meet the critical healthcare demands across the state. The Program Specialist will work to meet the clinical education demands of the college by developing, fostering and recruiting clinical partners/preceptors for our undergraduate students. This position will plan and coordinate the recruitment and retention of preceptors statewide to provide experiential clinical opportunities for undergraduate nursing learners.

The position is essential to helping advance the CONs mission of improving access to health care for all New Mexicans. The Program Specialist will be familiar with all facets of the development and implementation of systems and processes for effective database utilization internally as well as by preceptor and partnering healthcare agencies. This role will help ensure 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 or 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, masters, post-masters, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the states premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; masters and post-masters 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 Mexicos 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 Mexicos 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.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

• Problem-solving, organization and time management
• Database and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Client/Donor recruitment and retention experience
• Working in a health-related and/or academic environment

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To receive consideration please include:

* Application

* Cover Letter, addressing preferred qualifications

* Resume

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.