Program Specialist - Masters in Public Policy Evaluation Lab

The UNM Evaluation Lab works as part of the Master in Public Policy Program (MPP) and acts as a public service project for the University of New Mexico. The Lab employs a community based participatory approach teaching the implementation of evaluation across sectors and alongside UNM students, community partners, and government entities. The Evaluation Lab works hard to serve as a trusted source of information and support leveraging the resources of the University of New Mexico to serve the state.

The Program Specialist is a .50 FTE position and provides leadership and support to the UNM Evaluation Lab.

This position is responsible for the following key programmatic and strategic efforts:
1. Summer Institute
a. Lead the comprehensive planning, logistics, and management of the annual Summer Institute.
b. Work closely with the Public Policy Unit Administrator on all logistics.
c. Manage curriculum and content meetings contributing to the evaluation, development, and design of Summer Institute content. Coordinate facilitators.
d. With exceptional care and customer service, manage all aspects of funding, budgeting, and payment collection interfacing with funders, community organizations and government entities.
2. Direct ECHO Learning Communities
a. Facilitate monthly ECHO Learning Communities
b. Manage curriculum coordination and guest speakers/presenters/lecturers
c. Manage the listserve and provide excellent customer relations
d. Manage the open sourcing of all ECHO Learning Community content
3. Strategic Leadership & Funding
a. Working closely with the Director and key constituents, develop and implement the logic model and strategic plan. Prioritize “mission time” activities.
b. Based on the strategic plan, develop and manage proposals for evaluation contracts and fundraising, as needed.
c. Participate in the cultivation and stewardship of key relationships with community partners, funders, and students.
4. Fellowship Program Support and Team Lead
a. Serve as a Team Lead supporting evaluation efforts with fellows and a community organization
b. Support the Director in implementing a strong fellowship program
c. Assist in coordinating the annual plan presentations as well as the annual Expo.
d. Oversee annual program evaluation

****The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience****

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.

Familiarity with data analysis such as thematic or content analysis, qualitative software such as Atlas.TI, quantitative analysis and related software. 
High emotional intelligence and a desire to work on teams and with people.
Strong public speaking skills or a willingness to practice.
Strong willingness to learn and explore new ideas.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Degree.

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