Program Manager - Public Safety

Central New Mexico Community College•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multifaceted program typically consisting of a set of related subprograms or associated activities. Responsible for and oversees the fiscal, operational, administrative, and human resources management of the program(s). Serves as principal point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on the local, state and national level on operational matters and provides day-to-day technical and professional guidance and leadership as appropriate to the area of expertise.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Five (5) years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field
Experience managing Career and Technical Education (CTE) or workforce development programs in a higher education setting
Familiarity with regulatory standards as they apply to Law Enforcement Academy, corrections, or public safety program administration
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining industry partnerships with public safety agencies, employers, and advisory boards
Experience managing multi-program portfolios with distinct compliance, credentialing, or regulatory requirements in a public safety context

Responsibilities

Designs and develops programs, goals and deliverable's that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop full-scale program plans and associated communication documents.
Plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverable's using appropriate project management tools.
Manage program logistics to include outreach and recruitment, program communications, course scheduling, planning, implementation of special events, on- site management of events, and enrollment.
Serves as connector between constituents and resources, liaise with various stakeholder groups in the community as appropriate.
May oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendation for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the program.
Manages and oversees the administrative and daily operations of the program, ensuring compliance with college, state, and federal policies and regulations.
Provides technical and/or professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program activities, as appropriate to program objectives and area of expertise.
Manages contract, grant, and/or state funding; approves and monitors budget expenditures; prepares budget revisions; provides interim status reports on all accounts; oversees, coordinates, and/or assists with proposal writing to develop additional funding.
May find and implement ways to increase revenue.
Generate revenue reports.
Solicit business and direct the investment of funds, always adhering to Federal and State laws and regulations.
Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develops, writes, and presents comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports.
Assists in producing, developing, advertising, and marketing programs(s) and/or product(s) in various media such as print and video; may assist in developing social media materials, print and digital information sheets, news releases, pamphlets, and brochures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.