Program Coordinator

• COPH University of Mexico Hourly: $19.56
• $26.58 life insurance, remote work United States, Mexico, Albuquerque 1 University Of Mexico (Show on map) Sep 13, 2026 Requisition ID
  req36515 Working Title
  Program Coordinator
• COPH Position Grade
  10 Position Summary The best consideration date has been extended to 7/31/2026 The College of Population Health (COPH) seeks an organized, detail-oriented individual to join our education team to coordinate the day-to-day administrative education activities of our growing undergraduate and graduate programs.

The COPH at the University of Mexico's Health Sciences Center, serves Mexico's communities, government and non-profit agencies, businesses and health-related organizations. The College and Health Sciences Center have deep connections to our diverse Native, Latino/Hispanic and African American communities, with missions to improve the health and health equity of low income, underrepresented minority, and other vulnerable populations. The COPH houses three major degree programs: The Bachelor of Science in Population Health (BSPH) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Health Equity Sciences and several minor degrees. The BSPH Program represents a liaison between the study of health care systems, finance and health policy, and health law with an emphasis on prevention and wellness in communities. The BSPH major, UNM's newest undergraduate major, is the essence of trans-disciplinary science and is not solely the combination of multiple disciplines. It incorporates training and skills in a new science focused on answering complex questions about the sources of health and the causes of illness and disability. The MPH Program promotes an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to research and interventions to address health problems. It offers students many opportunities to practice public health skills in communities and organizations. The program also fosters critical thinking about issues addressed by the students, who have backgrounds in a broad range of social science, biomedical science and clinical disciplines. The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The PhD program in Health Equity Sciences which integrates the rich history of public health, with the newer discipline of population health, and the human and social sciences to provide graduates with a rigorous competency-based doctoral degree. The advanced comprehensive training prepares scholars for positions in various settings

• such as local, state, federal, and global governmental and non-governmental agencies, public health and social justice organizations, health care provider organizations, and higher learning institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Provides education support for face-to-face and online courses in our education programs.
• Serves as central point of contact in day-to-day operations and administrative matters and assists with meetings and special projects.
• Works with and assists programs with admissions process.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of workshops, orientation and convocation sessions.
• Creates and edits course schedule, catalog, marketing materials, student handbooks, correspondence and emails.

Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

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.

All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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:

Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.

Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Records maintenance skills.

Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.

Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.

Advanced writing and editorial skills. Additional Requirements Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC)

• Albuquerque, NM Department
  COPH Deans Office (304A) Employment Type
  Staff Staff Type
  Regular
• Full-Time Term End Date Status
  Non-Exempt Pay
  

Hourly:

$19.56

• $26.

58 Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of 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 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

7/31/2026 Eligible for Remote Work

Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. 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. A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and references. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. 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 Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of 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 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, Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, 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.

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//policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.