Education Specialist

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,657.33 to $4,901.87
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
Requisition ID req31519 Working Title Education Specialist Position Grade 11 Position Summary The UNM College of Pharmacy (COP) Office of Curricular Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate has prior experience working with Learning Management Systems and providing day-to-day support of education and curricular activities. This on-site position provides specialized technical support, curriculum feedback, and coordination for COP educational programs. The successful candidate is a motivated, analytical and organized self-starter able to take direction and maintain strong interpersonal communication, the successful candidate anticipates issues and takes ownership of the resolution of problems, is flexible and accountable, manages conflicting responsibilities, prioritizes tasks, and consistently meets deadlines. This position reports to the Sr Operations Manager, Office of Curricular Affairs and has the following general duties and responsibilities: Responsible for PharmD course management utilizing appropriate software including the current COP learning management system (Moodle/Canvas). Works with faculty to provide course support, including assisting with set-up, ensuring consistency in course review and maintenance of course, posting of materials or any other course support as needed in an accurate and prompt manner. Updates and manages curricular-related software programs including, Moodle/Canvas, ExamSoft, SimIQ, Banner, Enflux. Provides technical support, consultation, and individualized assistance as it relates to curricular-related software to faculty, other COP instructional personnel, and students. Manages the exam process: calendaring as well as coordination with faculty on the creation, review, reporting, analytics, posting, etc. Coordinates and provides support for all Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) using simulation management software (SimIQ) and other applicable software. Assists the Sr. Operations Manager in preparing assessment reports which summarize program outcomes and student performance in collaboration with the Sr. Operations Manager, maintains and updates all forms related to OCA policies and procedures. Contributes to the overall success of the College by performing other duties related to curricular affairs as assigned (including but not limited to): training and evaluation, Continuing Pharmacy Education, Co-curriculum, and ACPE Accreditation. Competencies Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills. Effective and efficient communication of information in a manner suitable for the intended audience. Organized and punctual, with a disciplined work ethic. Work effectively with a wide range of diverse stakeholders within a large organization. Demonstrated ability to work independently; anticipate and work proactively prioritized based on logical assessment of organizational needs. Ability to anticipate issues, multi-task, and manage simultaneous projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Efficient organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in work. Experienced with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. To be considered for this position, a Cover Letter is required (see Application Instructions). Incomplete Applications may not be considered. See the Position Description for additional information. 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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 Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting faculty and students in a higher education environment. Experience with Banner, Moodle/Canvas, SimIQ, and/or other related higher education software. Providing support during on-site, real-time simulation learning environments and classrooms. Experience in creating and providing training to stakeholders. Presenting/providing information in an organized, cohesive form. Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Pharmacy Deans Office (401A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,657.33 to $4,901.87 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 11/15/2024 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 receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must: 1) Complete the official UNM Online Application 2 ) Attach/Upload your Resume 3) Attach/Upload a Cover Letter. This letter should describe you, your interest in this position, and what objectives you hope to accomplish within this role (professional or otherwise). 4) Attach telephone and email contact information for three supervisory references. *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.