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Position Summary

The UNM Evaluation Lab is seeking an adaptable, detail-oriented, and emotionally intelligent Evaluation Lab Team Lead to join our team on an On-Call basis. This position is designated as on-call and will work on an as-needed basis. Hours may vary depending on project demands, with an average expectation of 15 to 20 hours per week.

The Team Lead serves a dual role as an evaluation project lead and an academic mentor. In this capacity, the successful candidate will guide applied, community-engaged evaluation projects, support graduate student learning, and oversee the production of high-quality evaluation deliverables.

This position works closely with a wide array of stakeholders, including community non-profit organizations, UNM entities, government agencies, graduate students, and faculty. The ideal candidate will foster an environment centered on psychological safety, relational coordination, and collaborative problem-solving across all client and student engagements.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Evaluation Oversight & Quality Assurance: Directs and oversees applied evaluation projects to ensure all deliverables meet high standards of methodological rigor, clarity, and practical utility for partner organizations.
2. Student Mentorship & Instruction: Mentors and guides graduate students through the end-to-end evaluation process. Provides technical guidance, supports applied skill development, and delivers lectures or presentations on specialized evaluation topics as needed.
3. Project Management & Stakeholder Facilitation: Plans and facilitates regular meetings between graduate student teams and client organizations. Manages project timelines, scope, and communication channels among non-profits, government entities, and UNM stakeholders.
4. Lab Collaboration & Team Participation: Serves as an active member of the UNM Evaluation Lab team. Attends and contributes to regular Team Lead meetings, peer consultations, and lab-wide strategic discussions.
5. Miscellaneous Duties: Performs related duties as assigned to support the operational goals of the Evaluation Lab.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.
• 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.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year 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

• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: At least three (3) years of directly related professional experience conducting program evaluations or applied social research.
• Teaching & Facilitation Experience: Demonstrated background in teaching, lecturing, or facilitating applied learning in program evaluation or research methods at university level.
• Non-Profit & Public Sector Engagement: Proven track record of working collaboratively with community non-profits, state or local government agencies, and university stakeholders.
• Relational & Adaptive Leadership: Strong emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to cultivate psychological safety for student learners and maintain high relational coordination across multi-stakeholder teams.
• Project Management Skills: Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with experience managing multiple project timelines and student-led deliverables concurrently.

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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.

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