Program Manager

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Family and Community Partnerships Division of the University of New Mexico’s Center for Development and Disability is seeking a Program Manager to oversee Mi Via consultation services. This position provides leadership and supervision to a team of consultants who deliver services statewide. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall oversight of the Mi Via program, including ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance with state and program requirements, and effective support for individuals and families through connection to appropriate community resources. The position requires strong interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and partners across New Mexico. The successful candidate must be able to manage shifting priorities, meet monthly reporting and documentation deadlines, and respond to programmatic and compliance-related needs. This position requires regular statewide travel.
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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.
• This position requires passing a background check and fingerprinting.
• This position requires regular statewide travel.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge about best practices for self-directed case management/service coordination for persons with developmental disabilities
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local community resources and services.
• Experience working as a case manager or supporting diverse populations in a similar role
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Experience designing, tracking and extracting data within internal reporting systems, including writing and presenting professional reports.

Benefits

• The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees