Training Specialist

Overview

Training Specialist Requisition ID req34561. The University of New Mexico's Office for Community Health is hiring a Training Specialist to support the design, coordination, and expansion of Community Health Worker (CHW) program initiatives across New Mexico. This role focuses on operational planning and execution of training programs that build the CHW workforce, including recruitment of subject matter experts (SMEs), development of certification and Medicaid billing pathways, and delivery of professional development aligned with community needs. The Training Specialist ensures that CHW training efforts are strategically implemented, community-informed, and rooted in equity and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and manages project plans related to workforce training initiatives, including new training programs, credentialing pathways, and continuous learning opportunities for community-facing roles.
• Coordinates the recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of SMEs, ensuring representation from diverse sectors and alignment with training goals.
• Develops and implements systems for evaluating and tracking training outcomes, certification completion, and Medicaid billing readiness.
• Supports the creation and delivery of professional development curricula, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats tailored to specific workforce tracks.
• Leads research and planning to align training programs with federal, state, and University regulations for Medicaid billing, certification standards, and licensure pathways.
• Develops documentation, proposals, and operational guidelines for training programs, incorporating inclusive design and compliance with all institutional policies.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, students, internal and community partners to co-design and implement new workforce pathways and training tools.
• Maintains up-to-date records and statistical reports for trainings, SME engagement, Medicaid billing preparation, and certification completions.
• May oversee specific operational aspects of the unit's training infrastructure, including scheduling platforms, compliance tracking, or LMS coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support strategic growth and sustainability of training programs.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM. Department VP for Community Health Administration (196A).

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; 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

Additional Requirements

Employment Type : Staff, Term - Full-Time; Status : Exempt; Compensation : Monthly $3,802.93 - $5,097.73. Benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If viewing on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include a resume detailing your complete work history.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for details.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. We make 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 to pass a pre-employment background check. This may include criminal history checks and verification of education credentials. For more information, see the university policies on background checks.

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