[Hiring] Program Coordinator @University of New Mexico

Role Description

The Program Coordinator will assist in the planning and coordination of the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a University of New Mexico grant program sponsored by the Department of Labor. The New Mexico Open Educational Resources Consortium Phase II Program will continue and expand an Open Textbooks Pilot Program with several New Mexico colleges, as they work together to support the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) into higher education classrooms.

To help administer a program of this size, the Learning, Research, and Engagement unit in the UNM University Libraries will need additional support with:

• Reporting on outcomes of the grant
• Budgeting activities
• Collaborating with stakeholders

This individual’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the program director with grant implementation and compliance
• Providing administrative support for day-to-day activities
• Assisting with grant planning and administration
• Handling fiscal, budgetary, and other associated transactions
• Program implementation and administration
• Internal and external operational/administrative liaison
• Program marketing and reporting

This is a full-time, term position tied to the grant funding period, which runs through September of 2028. This position will report administratively to the University of New Mexico but supports a grant-funded program accountable to New Mexico’s Higher Education Department and the Department of Labor.

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

Requirements

• Experience designing programming for individuals traditionally underrepresented in higher education
• Familiarity with Open Educational Resources and online learning platforms
• Proficient in researching library databases
• Experience assessing educational outcomes and collecting assessment data
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working on federal grants
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with various stakeholder groups both internal and external to an educational setting
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position
• The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs