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Program Coordinator
Requisition ID
req37358
Working Title
Program Coordinator
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Program Coordinator plans and coordinates the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of the New Mexico Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NM LEND) program and support activities of the NM-ABC program.
The NM LEND program is a leadership training program at the Center for Development and Disability, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Department of Pediatrics. This is an educational oriented program funded through the federal Autism CARES Act and administered through HRSA. NM-ABC is another HRSA-funded training initiative supporting the ability of primary care, mental health and school personnel to support the mental health and well-being of youth in NM. There are 10 interprofessional LEND faculty members participating in the program part time, 20-25 interprofessional long term (300 hr) trainees each year comprised of graduate students, post-doctoral students, professionals, family members and advocates as well a medium term and short term trainees.
Duties for NM LEND typically include assisting with grant activity administration, budgetary purchasing and tracking, program implementation, and data collection/compiling for required federal grant reporting. For NM-ABC, the position will support data collection/retrieval and support for program training and clinical teams. This position also serves as an internal and external operational/administrative liaison within the CDD and with other departments across the University and community.
This is a term position tied to the NM LEND contract/grant funding period which has been consistently renewed for the past 30 years.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• 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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications
***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***
Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including providers, stakeholders, students, trainees, faculty, staff and community partners as part of a larger training team.
Strong organizational skills and oral/written communication skills.
Knowledge of finance, purchasing, accounting, and budgeting procedures.
Strong knowledge and skills in word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, survey, and data management software programs.
Ability to gather, track and analyze data and generate reports for reporting.
Skill in maintaining trainee, participant and other records.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2027
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85
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
7/29/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
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 for This Position, Please Submit the Following:
• Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
• Current Résumé: Your résumé should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
• Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
• Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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.