Operations Manager
Requisition ID
req28860
Working Title
Operations Manager, Communications and Marketing
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico's Project ECHO has an amazing opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team!

Project ECHO is growing rapidly to serve the needs of underserved communities with our "all teach, all learn" model. In the next year, Project ECHO will be launching dozens of new programs and initiatives to support the state of New Mexico, the U.S and our global partners.

As a successful Operations Manager, you will play an instrumental role in supporting the smooth and successful operations of the communications and marketing teams' local, national, and global projects.

The Operations Manager's primary focus will be to:

• Develop and implement an effective procedure for managing communications and marketing projects and content calendars for Project ECHO
• Develop an effective system for the intake of new projects, working with the director and managers to create assignments and deadlines
• Design appropriate data tracking and analysis to enhance operational efficiency of the team
• Design and administer an effective and consistent system for file storage, sharing and collaboration
• Plan and oversee all team activities, and meeting schedules to ensure peak performance and productivity of all team members
• Works with Project ECHO's value's committee to lead trainings and team building events that motivate and inspire the Communications team
• Review grants, grant proposals and contracts to identify appropriate deliverables and report via tracking system

Project ECHO is unique and innovative center based within a vibrant academic community at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Our mission is to democratize implementation of best practices with a goal of helping 1 billion people lead better lives by 2025.We are looking for mission-driven high performers who share similar values to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

Project ECHO is committed to democratizing implementation of best practices in healthcare, education and other areas where first mile professionals need support.We do this by training universities, nonprofits, and dedicated individuals on facilitation skills and how to set up robust virtual communities of practice to be able to scale their own expertise and missions to the benefit of their local communities.Over the past 20 years, Project ECHO and our partners have trained more than 1,000 partners who make up our global network of Universities, ministries of health, and NGOs around the world. Examples of programs we and others run include infectious disease control (Hepatitis C, HIV), mental health and addiction treatment, literacy, math, climate mitigation and many more.

Project ECHO is funded in part by philanthropic grants and gifts from organizations such as the GE Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the Merck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the US Government.Additionally, for programming benefitting New Mexico we receive support from the NM Legislature, the New Mexico Human Services Department and the New Mexico Department of Health.

Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization and inclusive place to work.Our seven values include: Service to the Underserved, Democratization of Knowledge, Mutual Trust and Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning and Joy of Work.We strive to find individuals who can embrace and exemplify these values.In addition, Project ECHO was named one of Albuquerque's Top Three Best Places to Work in 2023. This award recognizes organizations of all sizes with exceptional climates, team atmospheres, benefits, and employee engagement. For more information and a brief overview of benefits available please visit Project ECHO Newsroom.
We work with partners all over the world and work hours outside of normal business hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advanced technology, which will require some teleworking.
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.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED;at least 2 years of experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: fiscal services, administration and/or human resources AND 3 years of additional 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 using a project planning software tool such as Microsoft Projects, Trello, or Confluence
Experience and/or training in Agile Project Management
Experience Working in a Collaborative Matrixed Structure
Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
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
3/29/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Position eligible for a hybrid schedule.
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.
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.