Program Manager for Prison Programs at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description:

Requisition ID: req29069



Working Title:


Program Manager for Prison Programs



Position Grade:


13



Position Summary:


The University of New Mexico's Project ECHO isseeking a Program Manager to join our New Mexico Peer Education (NMPEP) Team,responsible for overseeing NMPEP. This initiative is dedicated to empoweringincarcerated peer educators and applying adult learning theories to engage withadult learners within the prison community. Through experiential activities andself-directed learning, we deepen understanding and relevance to real-lifeexperiences. We prioritize respect, feedback, and support, fostering aconducive learning environment. Through this role, you'll drive transformativechange, democratizing education, and enhancing reentry, health literacy, andjob readiness among incarcerated individuals.



As a successful Program Manager, you will playan active role in working directly with other members of the NM PEP team andother stakeholders to:

• Oversee all facets of the operation and main components of The New Mexico Peer Education Project (NMPEP): 40-Hour Training, Tele-ECHO program, 10-Hour Workshops and Monthly Site Visits; and other NMPEP programs inside correctional facilities


• Oversee team travel to correctional facilities and other events to accomplish main components of program and future programs in/out of correctional facilities, such as mindfulness program and others


• Collaborate closely with manager of the Community Peer Education Program (CPEP) and Viral Hepatitis & Justice Involved Program(s) to increase teamwork, common purpose and shared consciousness


• Lead two program specialists, operation specialist, program assistant (student) and three community faculty members, along with new FTE's as growth of program necessitates


• Actively manage program staff with regard to designing new positions, recruiting, hiring, training and supervising; as well as yearly evaluations, re-assigning existing staff to new duties as needed and supporting them in their new roles while utilizing the Team of Teams approach


• Manage and oversee creation, production, and delivery of a range of promotional, educational, and informational presentations, and/or resource materials related to programs activities and initiatives


• Spearhead program replication efforts domestically and internationally; oversees the creation and revision of project curriculums and replication guides


• Serve as primary liaison to director of adult prisons, wardens, deputy wardens, site liaisons and peer educator teams and other external constituencies on all matters relating to program activities; also represents the University with respect to program activities on a local, regional, national and/or international basis


• Serve as primary liaison to internal staff collaborating with NMPEP, such as: finance team, grants team, data team, replication team, IT team, etc.


• Collaborate closely with Deputy Director, Program Operations Director and Senior Program Manager to oversee meetings with community partners and collaborators, locally, nationally and internationally, to develop grant funding and fundraising opportunities


• Oversee, coordinate, and compile data, statistics and narratives of NMPEP program through collection of peer educator training data via Smartsheet, iECHO and other systems

This role requiresstrong interpersonal skills and extraordinary competency in verbal and writtencommunication strategies, essential for effective engagement across diverseprison settings. Additionally, the position demands flexibility and excellentprioritization skills, as it entails travel to all 10 prisons in the state. Theideal candidate will perform well with minimal supervision and thrive in afast-paced working environment with competing deadlines, demonstrating adeptproblem-solving abilities.



Project ECHO is atelemedicine and distance-learning program with partners all over theworld. Work hours outside of normalbusiness hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advancedtechnology, which will require some teleworking.



Project ECHO pridesitself on being a values-based organization. Our seven valuesinclude: Service to the Underserved, Demonopolize Knowledge, Mutual Trust andRespect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning andJoy of Work. We strive to find individuals who can embrace andexemplify these values.



Project ECHO is committed to democratizing medical knowledge andgetting best practice care to underserved people all over theworld. We are funded in part by grants from the GE Foundation, theHelmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the MerckFoundation, Robert Wood and the US Government. We have received supportfrom the NM Legislature and the New Mexico Department of Health.



Project ECHO's goal isto touch the lives of 1 billion people by 2025 and we are looking formission-driven high performers who share similar values to join our team andhelp us achieve this goal.



See the Position Description for additional information.








Campus:


Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM



Benefits Eligble:


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.



Department:


Project ECHO (259B)



Employment Type:


Staff



Staff Type:


Term - Full-Time





Term End Date:


06/30/2025



Status:


Exempt



Pay:


Monthly: $3,955.47 - $5,555.33



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:


5/31/2024



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.

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter. On the resume, please indicate whether previous job listed were full-time or part-time positions. If part-time, please include amounts of hours worked each week. Please also include month and year for start and end dates for each job listed. Instructions for cover letter: please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications in the posting. Official transcripts, High SchoolDiploma or GED certificate will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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:

• Personal, professional, or other related experience with the justice system, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities within correctional facilities.


• Proven experience in overseeing complex, multi-site programs, showcasing the ability to coordinate and manage initiatives across diverse locations effectively.


• Ability to travel frequently and work comfortably in a prison environment, with an understanding of the unique dynamics and protocols associated with correctional facilities.


• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to utilize insights to inform programmatic decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts.

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