Director of Education Program

New Mexico Junior College • Hobbs, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Education Programs shall report to the Dean of Arts & Sciences. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing all aspects of the college’s Education Programs (Early Childhood, Alternative Licensure, etc.). This role involves participating in statewide meetings for directors of education pertinent to NMJC programs, maintaining national accreditation for continued licensure eligibility in New Mexico, and being responsible for all required state and federal reports for education programs. The Director will ensure compliance with institutional policies, NMPED requirements, CAEP accreditation, and federal mandates. They will serve as the custodian of all education program records in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines, laws, statutes, and directives. Additionally, the role includes developing new licensure pathways and updating current curriculum and pathways in accordance with NMPED requirements and recommendations. The Director will also recruit and advise students in the education programs, teach education courses (up to 6 credit hours) each fall/spring semester as needed, and supervise education faculty (full and part-time) including annual evaluations. Fulfilling institutional service requirements by actively participating on working committees as assigned is also part of the role. Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various College activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field of education is required
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Comprehensive knowledge of NMPED licensure regulations, CAEP accreditation standards, and federal reporting mandates
• Ability to develop, align, and update higher education curriculum to meet state and institutional pathways
• Strong supervisory and evaluative skills to lead, mentor, and manage full-time and part-time education faculty
• Excellent student-facing skills to effectively recruit, advise, and teach a diverse population of aspiring educators
• Demonstrated organizational and academic record-keeping proficiency to maintain strict compliance and program confidentiality
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in the field of education is preferred
• Professional experience in a supervisory position and/or working with the NMPED licensure bureau is desirable
• Previous experience teaching education courses at the college level is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the college’s Education Programs (Early Childhood, Alternative Licensure, etc.)
• Participate in statewide meetings for directors of education pertinent to NMJC programs
• Responsible for maintaining national accreditation for continued licensure eligibility in New Mexico
• Responsible for all required state and federal reports for education programs
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, NMPED requirements, CAEP accreditation, and federal mandates
• Serve as custodian of all education program records in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines, laws, statutes, and directives
• Develop new licensure pathways and update current curriculum and pathways in accordance with NMPED requirements and recommendations
• Recruit and advise students in the education programs
• Teach education courses (up to 6 credit hours) each fall/spring semester, as needed
• Supervise education faculty (full and part-time) including annual evaluations
• Fulfill institutional service requirements by actively participating on working committees as assigned

Benefits

• Standard benefits apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director