Department Contact: Priscila Solis, 575-646-3936, apsolis@nmsu.edu Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Advertising Summary: The Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing (COI) invites you to apply for the position of Program Specialist, Sr. COI address the pressing need to strengthen and expand children’s behavioral health services for families in New Mexico. Position Details Position Title: Program Specialist Senior College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service Department: 310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT Location: Remote Offsite Location (if applicable): Alternative Work Arrangement may be an option. Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with experience Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Job Duties and Responsibilities: Plans and supports the creation, production, and dissemination of promotional, educational, and informational/resource materials that supports multiple program’s initiatives and service offerings. Identifies content priorities for each program and oversees the dissemination of materials to external partners in a timely and appropriate manner. Serves as internal and external liaison with respect to program promotion and serves as primary representative to external community partners at outreach events. Also assists in the planning, organizing, and participation of Statewide outreach initiatives and community events in order to promote the Center of Innovation’s programs and service offerings. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience. Equivalent Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written materials. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects and events. Familiar with CANVA, WordPress, Contact Contact and Survey Monkey. Has a working knowledge of online scheduling, data tracking, and reporting. Must have demonstrated knowledge in cloud-based information technology services, such as Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, and Dropbox. Special Certification/Licensure: Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

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• Perform case agent tasks as needed, including program-related inbound and outbound calls to support workload • Conduct clinical services audits at pharmacies to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure compliance with program and client requirements • Serve as the primary escalation point for pharmacy billing issues related to clinical services • Provide operational support and proactive client management to ensure deliverables are met • Oversee report production, analysis, and delivery of strategic insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement • Coordinate pharmaceutical technical support activities provided by case agent teams • Develop strong working relationships that foster employee and team growth and success • Ensure a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, and processes, and ensure their application • Provide the manager with regular feedback on quality, operational, technical, and process issues

• Responsible for overall program management • Communicate with program stakeholders • Ensure smooth operations and resolve issues • Supervise the team of caseworkers assigned to the programs