Program Manager Senior

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager Senior serves as assistant director for the STEM Outreach Center at New Mexico State University (NMSU), planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating out-of-school-time (OST) STEM initiatives, including after-school programs, summer camps, and family engagement events. The position works closely with the Executive Director to manage the day-to-day operations of assigned grant-funded programs and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with approved program goals, University policies, and grant requirements. The manager develops operational plans, implements approved procedures, and recommends program improvements. The role coordinates with principals, community partners, and University personnel; supports and supervises assigned Center program staff; monitors budgets and expenditures with the fiscal manager; and coordinates the timely completion of grant deliverables. Responsibilities also include preparing and coordinating Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for review and approval, supporting grant proposals and funding development, and monitoring program outcomes. In collaboration with the STEM Outreach Center’s Data team, the manager tracks participation, implementation, outcomes, and required deliverables; provides regular reports and recommendations to the Executive Director; and recommends improvements based on findings and partner feedback. Decisions requiring executive or institutional approval are referred through established channels. The position advances STEM+ education across southern New Mexico through professional learning for PreK–12 educators, inquiry-based curriculum development, and support for schools and communities developing STEM+ out-of-school-time programs.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 9 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher.
Master's degree in STEM Education, School Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience developing district and school partnerships for out-of-school-time programs.
Experience developing STEM-based K–12 out-of-school-time curriculum.
School of education grant administration experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate out-of-school-time STEM initiatives, including after-school programs, summer camps, and family engagement events.
Manage day-to-day operations of assigned grant-funded programs in coordination with the Executive Director.
Ensure program delivery aligns with approved goals, University policies, and grant requirements.
Develop operational plans, implement approved procedures, and recommend program improvements.
Coordinate with principals, community partners, and University personnel.
Support and supervise assigned Center program staff.
Monitor budgets and expenditures in collaboration with the fiscal manager.
Coordinate timely completion of grant deliverables.
Prepare and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for appropriate review and approval.
Initiate and support grant proposal and funding development.
Monitor program outcomes and track participation, implementation, outcomes, and required deliverables with the Center’s Data team.
Provide regular reports, updates, and recommendations to the Executive Director, referring decisions requiring executive or institutional approval through established channels.
Recommend improvements based on program findings and partner feedback.