Dir,NMCHP - req# 29102 - University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
About the Job
Dir,NMCHP
Requisition ID | req29102 |
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Working Title | Dir,NMCHP |
Position Grade | 17 |
Position Summary | The College of Population Health (COPH) at the University of NewMexico’s Health Sciences Center educates the future population/public healthworkforce, partners with communities to conduct impactful research, and servesNew Mexico’s communities, government and non-profit agencies, businesses andhealth-related organizations. The College and Health Sciences Center have deepconnections to our diverse Native, Latinx/Hispanic and African American communities,with missions to improve the health and health equity of low-income NewMexicans, underrepresented minorities, and other vulnerable populations. TheCOPH houses three education programs: the Bachelor of Science in PopulationHealth (BSPH), the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the newly launched PhD inHealth Equity Sciences. COPH has had anaccredited MPH program for nearly 30 years. Within one year, we tripled thesize of our faculty and more than doubled the size of our administrativestaff. We are now doubling our studentenrollment and preparing to seek accreditation as a school of publichealth. Our growth has included addingan Academic Health Department and a Government Resource Center (GRC). The New Mexico CHP, housed within COPH, is currently seekinga dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Executive Director. This individual will have a solidunderstanding of health policy and research, as well as the skills necessary toensure that all Center products are timely and of the highest value for thestate. The Executive Director willoversee CHP projects dedicated to serving and working with New Mexicancommunities (e.g., Latinx/Hispanic, American Indian, African American, rural)across the state. This role will work closely with the NM Human Services Department aswell as the NM Health Authority to oversee the NM CHP staff and faculty/staffsubject matter experts on projects. The selected candidate will provide integrated direction, management, and leadership in the administrative andbusiness planning, budgeting, outreach to state agencies, and automationefforts of CHP. Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:
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Minimum Qualifications | Doctorate degree; at least 3 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:
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Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | COPH Deans Office (304A) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Contract |
Term End Date | |
Status | Exempt |
Pay | Monthly: $7,857.20 to $11,245.87 |
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 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 New 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 | 5/27/2024 |
Eligible for Remote Work | Yes |
Eligible for Remote Work Statement | This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. |
Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter that addresses the job responsibilities and qualifications, and the contact information for three professional references. |
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 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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |