Program Manager

Program Manager

Requisition ID req37071
Working Title Program Manager
Position Grade 13
Position Summary

Under indirect supervision, the GME Program Manager – Rural Residency Programs oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of rural graduate medical education initiatives administered through the Office of Graduate Medical Education at the University of New Mexico. This position manages a multifaceted program consisting of rural residency rotations and associated initiatives funded through state appropriations, federal grants, and other external funding sources.

The Program Manager is responsible for operational, administrative, and programmatic management of rural GME initiatives and serves as the primary liaison between UNM GME leadership, University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH), residency programs, rural training sites, and external partners. The position ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements including those from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), while supporting the development and sustainability of rural physician training programs aligned with UNM’s mission to improve health care access across New Mexico.

The Program Manager provides operational leadership, in partnership with GME Fiscal and UNMH Financial Office, assists in managing budgets and funding streams, oversees program staff and operational processes, and develops systems to track rural rotations, funding utilization, and program outcomes.

• This position may require occasional travel throughout the state of New Mexico to support program needs.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience working with CMS GME funding or HRSA grant programs.

• Knowledge of accreditation requirements from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• Experience coordinating credentialing, licensing, or onboarding processes within a healthcare or academic medical center environment.
• Familiarity with UNM policies, systems, and graduate medical education operations.

Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Sr Exec Officer - Finance & Admin (878A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $4277.87 - $6009.47
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 7/10/2026
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a successful probationary period
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.

Please complete the UNM Application, upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional 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.