Manager, Center for Learning and Professional Development
- 503890
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Aug 14 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Breanna Garza, (575) 646-7444 bgarza@nmsu.edu/Bill Dial, bdial@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: New Mexico State University's Center for Learning and Professional Development is seeking an experienced manager to lead impactful programs that support the growth of faculty, staff, and the broader NMSU community. If you bring a background in training, organizational development, or continuing education, and a genuine interest in helping people reach their potential, this is a role worth exploring. NMSU offers competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and the chance to do work that genuinely matters to the communities of New Mexico.
Position Details
Position Title: Manager, Center for Learning and Professional Development
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Department: 530350-CENTER FOR LEARNING & PROF. DEV.
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $67,161.67 - $73,877.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Associate Vice President/CHRO, this position manages the various programs, including but not limited to professional development events, workshop events, new employee onboarding and offboarding, and service excellence program and all other programming offered by the Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD). The incumbent assists the CHRO with ensuring the department’s goals and objectives are accomplished efficiently and effectively. The incumbent provides leadership and guidance to the department staff and may work closely with University leadership to help train, coach, and recognize employees. The incumbent provides feedback to the CHRO on the day-to-day performance of department staff. The incumbent manages the department’s workflow, projects, programs, events, and performance items to achieve the unit goals successfully. In addition, the incumbent conducts need assessments, designs curriculum, facilitates workshops live and online, and evaluates programs and learning for all staff employees. The incumbent will work closely with the CHRO to evolve the strategic direction of the department and expand the department’s learning and development opportunities for all faculty and staff. The incumbent values the unique and various attributes of the University employee and student community to help provide a connection between the employee and the Institution. The incumbent builds and nurtures relationships to create connecting and collaborative partnerships with all levels of the institution and fosters a learning culture and community for all faculty and staff.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as Human Resources, Education, Business Leadership, Management, Event Management, or Communications from a regionally accredited college and/or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of related experience in Learning and Development, Talent Development, Performance Management, Human Resources, a related field, including 1-2 years of experience supervising others in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 year of LMS administrator experience.
6 months to 1 year of experience utilizing Workday or other HRIS Platform.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Certificate in Learning and Development, Curriculum Development, Human Resources, or specific curriculum for adult education.
Certification in curriculum design or e-learning design curriculum.
4-5 years of experience in Learning and Development or Talent Development with adults.
2-3 years of experience supervising others.
1-2 years of experience in Higher Education.
2 years of experience utilizing MS Word at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
2 years of experience utilizing MS Excel at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
2 years of experience utilizing MS PowerPoint at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
1 year of experience utilizing Adobe Captivate or other e-learning design software.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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EEO Statement
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