Education Specialist

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) Program in the Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks an Education Specialist to support the clinical portion of the program. The role works closely with PA students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and clinical sites, supporting the final nine months of the clinical curriculum and planning hands-on educational activities throughout the program. The position supports the program’s mission of educating PA students to become exemplary primary care providers for underserved and rural populations in New Mexico. The Education Specialist coordinates clinical curriculum logistics, student and faculty support, clinical compliance onboarding, preceptor and clinical site recruitment, site visits, and educational events. The position also provides administrative support to the Clinical Team and broader PA Program, including coordination of reimbursements and participation in student assessments, ceremonies, and other program activities. The position is benefits eligible and may be eligible for a remote work agreement, including hybrid work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Employees providing services or working in patient care or clinical areas must comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Selected candidate must provide official transcripts and/or proof of meeting minimum job requirements.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and/or community partners in an educational program.
Experience with clinical site and preceptor recruitment or outreach.
Experience with administrative coordination, including documentation, calendars, meeting scheduling, and meeting minutes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Critical thinking skills and independent judgment in solving complex problems.
Self-starter, process-oriented team player.
Flexibility and willingness to assist with program activities and duties outside primary responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Work with the PA Clinical Team on year-round recruitment of preceptors and clinical sites to support nine Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences and two Continuity Clinic experiences for each student.
Recruit preceptors and clinical sites through email, phone, and/or personal visits.
Lead clinical compliance onboarding paperwork for student rotations and facilitate clearances between students and clinical sites to prevent placement delays.
Create, manage, and track clinical site visit schedules; arrange site visits and attend as requested.
Arrange monthly End of Rotation events, intersession activities, and clinical skills training, supporting students, faculty, and guest lecturers.
Coordinate administrative processing, including time log approvals and grade entry in the Exxat system.
Engage incoming PA students after admission and track completion of clinical compliance requirements during onboarding.
Coordinate student reimbursements through the AHEC grant.
Organize preceptor appreciation efforts and coordinate outreach and communications with the Office for Community Faculty.
Provide administrative support to the Clinical Team.
Support PA Program student assessments, white coat and graduation ceremonies, other events, and additional assigned duties.