Program Operations Director

Requisition ID

req30670

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Working Title

Program Operations Director

Position Grade

Position Summary

The New Mexico HPV Prevention Center is a complex center supported by industry, state, and federal sources. The Program Operations Director serves as the senior administrator for the Center and manages and coordinates all business operations by providing advanced professional and technical leadership and expertise to the Center Director.

They oversee all day-to-day administrative and management functions for all facets of the Center, while setting strategic directions, operational policies and procedures, budget development and oversight, management of staff, and pre- and post-award management of accounts which fund the Center.

The Program Operations Director works closely with senior leaders throughout UNM as well as federal and state government officials and national and international leaders in the field to promote the strategic goals of the Center.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provides senior level management of all business operations and administration for all facets of the Center.
• Develops and manages annual budgets, performing projections and cost analysis.
• Ensures compliance with all university, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
• Manages all HR and staffing for the Center, evaluates staffing as needed, and provides training and mentoring to new and existing staff members.
• Directly supervises a Clinical Trials Operations Manager, Program Manager, and part-time Program Coordinators, delegating assignments to ensure high quality results.
• Oversees all procurement for the Center and its programs.
• Provides direction and coordination in the planning, development, and implementation of the Center's strategic plans in close cooperation with the Center's Director.
• Provides comprehensive pre- and post-award management of industry state and federal funding dollars.
• Designs and implements effective communication processes for the Center in collaboration with the Center Director.
• Oversees subcontractors and collaborators to ensure work is completed in a high quality and timely manner.
• Serves as liaison to UNM Departments, Senior Leadership, federal and state government officials, and national and international leaders in the field.
• Organizes committee meetings of an External Advisory Board and the New Mexico HPV Pap Registry Steering Committee.
• Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties designed to contribute to achievement of the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Center as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 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

• PhD in a discipline related to the specialization of the Center (e.g. public health, epidemiology, virology, molecular biology, molecular diagnostics) and a minimum of 1 year of management level experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.
• Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of management level experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data and prepare business reports, projections, and recommendations.
• Program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.
• Experience providing support to faculty in leadership roles and problem solving in a complex academic environment.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars, particularly related to Cost Principles.
• Experience with all phases of grant proposal development.
• Post-Award Grant Management experience.
• Knowledge of UNM organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software / systems.
• Experience with the supervision of personnel including work allocation, training and evaluation of performance.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Center for HPV Prevention (099A0)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

1 year from date of hire

Status

Exempt

$5,619.47 - $10,467.60

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.

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date

9 / 4 / 2024

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.

APPLICANT : Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week.

Attach your Current Resume; listing three former or current Supervisor References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above;

including any Preferred Qualifications.

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.

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