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University of New Mexico

Program Operations Director

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Requisition ID

req30670

Working Title

Program Operations Director

Position Grade

15

Position Summary

The New Mexico HPV Prevention Center is a complex center supported by industry, state, and federal sources. The Program Operations Director serves as the senior administrator for the Center and manages and coordinates all business operations by providing advanced professional and technical leadership and expertise to the Center Director. They oversee day-to-day administrative and management functions, setting strategic directions, operational policies and procedures, budget development and oversight, management of staff, and pre- and post-award management of accounts funding the Center. The Program Operations Director works closely with senior leaders throughout UNM as well as federal and state government officials and national and international leaders in the field to promote the strategic goals of the Center.

Provides senior level management of all business operations and administration for all facets of the Center, including but not limited to:

Developing and managing annual budgets, performing projections and cost analysis.

Ensuring compliance with all university, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.

Managing HR and staffing for the Center, evaluating staffing as needed to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives. Providing training and mentoring to new staff and increasing the skillset of existing staff members.

Directly supervising a Clinical Trials Operations Manager, Program Manager, and part-time Program Coordinators, delegating assignments to ensure high-quality results.

Overseeing all procurement for the Center and its programs.

Providing direction and coordination in planning, development, and implementation of the Center’s strategic plans in close cooperation with the Center’s Director.

Providing comprehensive pre- and post-award management of industry, state, and federal funding dollars.

Designing and implementing effective communication processes for the Center in collaboration with the Center Director.

Overseeing subcontractors and collaborators to ensure work is completed in a high-quality and timely manner.

Serving as liaison to UNM Departments, Senior Leadership, federal and state government officials, and national and international leaders to promote the strategic goals of the Center.

Organizing committee meetings of an External Advisory Board and the New Mexico HPV Pap Registry Steering Committee.

Performing other miscellaneous job-related duties designed to contribute to the achievement of the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Center as assigned.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 146 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty, providing treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients. Learn more at

http://cancer.unm.edu .

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 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

PhD in a discipline related to the specialization of the Center (e.g., public health, epidemiology, virology, molecular biology, molecular diagnostics) and a minimum of 1 year of management level experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of management level experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data and prepare business reports, projections, and recommendations.

Program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.

Experience providing support to faculty in leadership roles and problem-solving in a complex academic environment.

Knowledge of OMB Circulars, particularly related to Cost Principles.

Experience with all phases of grant proposal development.

Post-Award Grant Management experience.

Knowledge of UNM organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn new software/systems.

Experience with supervision of personnel including work allocation, training, and evaluation of performance.

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Center for HPV Prevention (099A0)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

1 year from date of hire

Status

Exempt

Pay

$5,619.47 - $10,467.60

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.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE must make mandatory retirement contributions.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

9/4/2024

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.

APPLICANT: Please complete the official application, including all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume, listing three former or current Supervisor References, and your Cover Letter detailing how your experience matches the position.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

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