Adult Education Program Manager
About The Position
The UNM-Valencia Campus is seeking a Program Manager for the Next Steps: Adult Education Program. This is a grant funded position with current funding through 06/30/2027, with the expectation that funding will renew through 06/30/28. Under indirect supervision, The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Adult Education Program, ensuring the effective delivery of programs and services that support student success. This position coordinates program activities, oversees student admissions and testing, and supervises full-time staff and part-time instructors by assigning work, supporting professional development, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The Program Manager writes, manages, and reports on multiple grants; develops and oversees complex program budgets; and ensures grant objectives, milestones, and reporting requirements are met in accordance with funding requirements. The position monitors expenditures, supports annual grant and fiscal year transitions, and ensures responsible stewardship of program resources. The role also collects, analyzes, and reports program data to support decision-making, continuous improvement, and compliance with institutional and external reporting requirements. In addition, the Program Manager builds collaborative partnerships, represents the Adult Education program in state-level leadership activities, serves on committees, and works with internal and external stakeholders to advance program initiatives and strengthen services for students and the community. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience working in an educational environment, preferably with under-prepared learners.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to evaluate program performance, prepare reports, and support strategic decision-making.
- Advanced technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and other business applications.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and other external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to transparency, collaboration, and building trust.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills that promote accountability, collaboration, and staff development.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Adult Education Program, ensuring the effective delivery of programs and services that support student success.
- Coordinates program activities, oversees student admissions and testing.
- Supervises full-time staff and part-time instructors by assigning work, supporting professional development, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
- Writes, manages, and reports on multiple grants.
- Develops and oversees complex program budgets.
- Ensures grant objectives, milestones, and reporting requirements are met in accordance with funding requirements.
- Monitors expenditures, supports annual grant and fiscal year transitions, and ensures responsible stewardship of program resources.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports program data to support decision-making, continuous improvement, and compliance with institutional and external reporting requirements.
- Builds collaborative partnerships.
- Represents the Adult Education program in state-level leadership activities.
- Serves on committees.
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to advance program initiatives and strengthen services for students and the community.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs
- employee wellness programs
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
