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Program Asst 2, Medical Education

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52 dependent upon education, experience and equity
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 19, 2025
Requisition ID req35171 Working Title Program Asst 2, Medical Education Position Grade 09 Position Summary The UNM Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Program Assistant 2 to support our Education Division. The Education Division of the Department administers the training programs of Psychiatry Residents, Psychiatry Fellowships, Psychology Interns, Medical Students, and Psychology Post-Docs. It is a very busy, dynamic atmosphere with a collaborative, hard-working and friendly team. The Medical Education Program Assistant 2 supports all aspects of the Psychiatry and Psychology Training Programs. The assistant will provide administrative support for the Medical Education Program Coordinator and Specialist, Program Director, and Vice Chair of Education and serve as first point of contact for psychiatry residents and faculty of the Education Division. Assistant will assist in planning, coordinating and implementing resident recruitment, orientation, graduation and other events. Job responsibilities include: organizing, coordinating, and managing regular Education events; recording and maintaining data of attendance for lectures and events; tracking, managing and entering resident and faculty evaluations; and creating, maintaining and editing didactic schedules. Position will compose, transcribe, edit and distribute correspondence, agendas and minutes for meetings; collect data and run reports; maintain files and distribute course materials; answer phones and respond to inquiries for the Education Division and provide support and back-up for other area functions. Will also record and report resident leave; manage education funds; coordinate travel and process reimbursements. Will hold and be responsible for a UNM purchasing card. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills, be a superb organizer and have exceptionally strong scheduling and computer/software skills. The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a large, multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. Find out more here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/ See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 4 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 Adept on multiple computer software applications and confident learning new systems Experience with complex scheduling, preferable in Outlook Experience coordinating events, conferences, and/or educational programs Excellence using MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, SmartSheet Strong organizational skills, excellence in prioritizing tasks, and ability to handle multiple complex components of a program Ability to work and complete tasks independently Able to communicate effectively, professionally, inclusively and in a timely manner, both in writing and verbally Demonstrated effectiveness working in a team environment and supporting fellow employees Experience with and knowledge of UNM systems, software, policies and procedures Experience with or knowledge of medical education Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Psych Education (451G) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52 dependent upon education, experience and equity 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 11/24/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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. To be considered, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter explaining why qualified for the position, addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Three professional references, preferably supervisory, with current contact information. Selected candidate must supply official transcript(s) or proof of meeting minimum job requirements. *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.