The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO has an excitingopportunity for a New Mexico Programs’ Grant Manager to support our New MexicoPrograms Team! This position will oversee a state grant portfolio totaling justunder $4 million and play a critical role in managing strong relationships withgrant funders and overseeing multiple stakeholder groups to ensure grantcompliance. ECHO’s New Mexico Programs aim to expand public health programmingfor rural and underserved areas within the state.
As a successful NM Program Grants Manager, you will play anactive role in collaborating with NM Programs’ leadership and otherorganizational team members to:

• Responsible for the coordination resource planning, budgetplanning and pre-planning operations for NM Programs Grants.
• Manage coordination resource planning, budget planning, andpre-planning operations for NM Programs Grants
• Coordinate collaboration, development, and preparation ofassigned New Mexico ECHO grants that include the following:
  • CDC Advancing Health Equity in Diabetes
  • FORE Vulnerable Families and Children
  • HRSA Telehealth Technology-Enabled Learning Program (TTELP)
  • Con Alma Health Foundation
  • USB Optimus
  • SOR New Mexico CHW/PSW Opioid TeleECHO Program
• Designs and implements systems to track and monitor grantwork plans, deliverables, activities, milestones, and accomplishments.
• Creates and distributes grant summaries and achievements
• Ensure grants are in compliance with grant deliverables andfunding requirements; provide guidance and support in the identification anddevelopment of grant opportunities
• Design and implement systems to track and monitor grant workplans, deliverable, activities, milestones, and accomplishments
• Collaborate across organizational teams and universitydepartments to provide strategic direction in the planning, development, andimplementation of Grants deliverables and reporting processes, including butnot limited to Grants, Replication, NM Programs, Communications and Marketing,Education, Finance, REDI, JAO, IT, iECHO, IRB, etc.
• Provide grant reports and program updates in support ofpromoting existing programs and ensure frequent and timely communication withfunders and NM Programs Director and Deputy Director
• Provide leadership and collaborates with the NM ProgramsTeam and Director of NM Programs with grant prospect research and identifyingpotential grant opportunities based on the NM Programs Team needs and strategicgoals
• Collaborate with the Medical or Program Directors and SeniorProgram Managers to conceptualize programs and assist with pre-planning tasks
• Provide strategic advance and consultation to leadership inthe development, implementation, and evaluation of modifications andenhancements to existing grant procedures and systems
• Maintain knowledge of grant deliverables and communicategrant issues and modifications to NM Programs staff regarding grantdeliverables, grant budgeting, and changes to scope of work within assignmentgrants

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.

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 4 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.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree; 3-4 years experience
• Experience in preparing complex and detailed documents for funding proposals, including budgets and budget narratives
• Knowledge of grant requirements and systems and experience preparing grant submissions
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once and communicate effectively

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.

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.