Training Specialist

Training Specialist

Requisition ID

req32571

Working Title

Training Specialist

Position Grade

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico's Office for Community Health (OCH) is seeking applications for a Training Specialist to support its health extension program. This position will play a key role in developing and facilitating training programs for Community Health Workers (CHWs), student interns and other professionals, focusing on onboarding, certification, continuing education, and professional development. The Training Specialist will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design instructional materials, deliver training sessions, and assess program effectiveness to ensure alignment with best practices and community needs.The health extension program collaborates with various teams within OCH, including Health Extension Regional Officers (HEROs), data evaluation, Community Health Worker (CHW) led programs and training, to develop community-based health initiatives addressing Social Drivers of Health at both local and state levels.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 5 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

• Multilingual preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse learners, including CHWs, students, and subject matter experts.
• Expertise in training facilitation, curriculum development, and instructional design.
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and manage training initiatives effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive) and virtual facilitation via Zoom.
• Experience utilizing Smartsheet, REDCap, and Qualtrics for training documentation and evaluation.
• Adaptability in working with multiple stakeholders and responding to evolving training needs.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

VP for Comm Health Administration (196A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

06 / 30 / 2025

Status

Exempt

Monthly : $3,657.33 - $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

For Best Consideration Date

3 / 14 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is a hybrid model.

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 upload cover letter and resume detailing all working experience.

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.