Sr Program Manager

University of New Mexico•Los Alamos, NM

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Program Manager will provide strategic leadership and comprehensive management of UNM–Los Alamos’ non-credit workforce development, for credit programs, community education and continuing education programs. The position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a multifaceted portfolio of workforce training initiatives designed to support regional needs and institutional priorities. This role works in close collaboration with the Dean of Instruction and the Chancellor, serving as a primary liaison between instructional leadership, campus administration, industry partners, workforce agencies, community organizations, and prospective students. As a front-facing representative of the campus, the Director cultivates partnerships that strengthen workforce pipelines, expand training opportunities, and enhance the campus’s external presence. This role also oversees operational and fiscal management of workforce programs, including budgeting, grant and contract administration, scheduling, reporting, compliance, and instructor coordination. Also monitors program performance using data-informed practices to evaluate outcomes, guide continuous improvement, and ensures financial sustainability. This role supervises workforce program personnel and instructors, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to University policies and standards. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
two of which are management level experience
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

Previous experience in grant/fiscal management
Familiarity with Workforce Development and/or instructional program development
Past supervisory and management responsibilities

Responsibilities

strategic leadership
comprehensive management of UNM–Los Alamos’ non-credit workforce development, for credit programs, community education and continuing education programs
planning
development
implementation
coordination
evaluation of a multifaceted portfolio of workforce training initiatives designed to support regional needs and institutional priorities
works in close collaboration with the Dean of Instruction and the Chancellor, serving as a primary liaison between instructional leadership, campus administration, industry partners, workforce agencies, community organizations, and prospective students
cultivates partnerships that strengthen workforce pipelines, expand training opportunities, and enhance the campus’s external presence
oversees operational and fiscal management of workforce programs, including budgeting, grant and contract administration, scheduling, reporting, compliance, and instructor coordination
monitors program performance using data-informed practices to evaluate outcomes, guide continuous improvement, and ensures financial sustainability
supervises workforce program personnel and instructors, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to University policies and standards