Job Description

Sr Program Manager Requisition ID req35045
Working Title Sr Program Manager
Position Grade 14
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico is seeking a Sr Program Manager to lead the Continuum of Care (CoC) project, a long-standing initiative focused on enhancing community-based health services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) across New Mexico. This position is based off-campus near the Albuquerque Airport and plays a critical role in overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring contract deliverables are met.
The Senior Program Manager will provide direct supervision to administrative personnel and operational support to clinical staff, ensuring they have the resources and infrastructure needed to perform their duties. The role includes strategic planning, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of educational and outreach activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and serve as a key liaison with state agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners.
This is a grant-funded position, renewed annually based on continued funding. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a mission-driven program that impacts policy, education, and service delivery for the I/DD community.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; two of which are management level experience.
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

• Demonstrated experience in program or project management, preferably in a healthcare, public health, or community-based setting
• Experience supervising administrative staff and managing day-to-day operations
• Familiarity with New Mexico's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and I/DD service systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating educational programs, trainings, or outreach initiatives
• Ability to work independently at an off-site location and maintain effective collaboration with remote teams and stakeholders
• Knowledge of contract management, budgeting, and reporting in a grant-funded environment
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and family-centered care principles

Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Pediatrics Continuum of Care (997K3)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 6/30/2026
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67
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 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 grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/24/2025
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, to submit an application. A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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 . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

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