Requisition ID
req37767
Working Title
Training & Development Specialist - SOM Assessment & Learning Office
Position Grade
11
Position Summary
Are you an experienced adult educator/trainer and creative problem solver? Do you possess flexible communication skills and enjoy working with a diverse group of interesting people? Do you excel in a deadline driven, team environment?
Assessment & Learning produces complex performance examinations for medical students. The Training Specialist contributes to this mission by training Standardized Patients (individuals from the community) to portray clinical cases for medical students to demonstrate patient communication and physical examination skills. In addition to possessing excellent training skills, the successful candidate must be able to plan, schedule, recruit, interview, develop training materials, and evaluate outcomes. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to adapt to the unexpected and to collaborate effectively with other Assessment & Learning team members. If this type of challenge sounds like fun, we'd like to meet you!
Typical Work Hours:
M-F, 8AM – 5PM, may have earlier or later work hours during
assessments
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; 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
Proficient with:
Additional Requirements
- Although on-site presence is a requirement of this position, the opportunity for a flexible telecommuting schedule may be available after the probationary/training period and supervisor/manager approval.
- Working hours are M-F, 8AM – 5PM, and may have earlier or later work hours during assessments.
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Assessment & Learning (524C)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,841.07 - $5,148.00
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
9/7/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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 attach 1) a cover letter and 2) updated resume. Your cover letter (up to 500 words) should address each of the preferred qualifications listed on the job-posting summary.
A complete application package will consist of a complete on-line application, include current resume, and cover letter. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire (if applicable). 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 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.
