Education Specialist Job at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

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  • University of New Mexico
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Education Specialist

Requisition ID
req30087

Working Title
Education Specialist

Position Grade
11

Position Summary

The UNM College of Pharmacy (COP) Office of Curricular Affairs (OCA) is seeking a detail-oriented specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate has prior experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and providing day-to-day support of education activities. This position provides specialized technical support, curriculum feedback, and coordination for COP educational programs. This is an on-site position.

The successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an ability to follow instructions, maintain strong interpersonal communication, analytical, and organized. The successful candidate 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, OCA, 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
To be considered for this position, a Cover Letter is required (see Application Instructions).

Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
  • Effective and efficient communication of information in a manner suitable for the intended audience
  • Disciplined work ethic and punctual
  • 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 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
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

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
  • Experience assisting faculty and students in a higher education environment
  • Experience with Banner, Moodle, Canvas, SimIQ, Examsoft, Enflux, and/or other related higher education software
  • Ability to manage complex workload; systematically prioritize and track multiple projects and meet corresponding deadlines
  • Presenting information to an audience in an organized, cohesive form
  • Providing support during on-site, real-time simulation learning environments and classrooms
  • Experience in creating and providing training to stakeholders
  • Experience with UNM Platforms including Banner, Chrome River, Loboweb, Learning Central, etc.

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
7/29/2024

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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.
To receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must: (1) Complete the official 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. Incomplete Applications may not be considered.

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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

Job Tags

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