Position Title: Program Manager,Sr

Employee Classification: Program Manager,Sr

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350450-DONA ANA HEADSTART PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  58,216 - 62,000 (To commensurate with qualifications)

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Dona Ana County Head Start NMSU is accepting applications for the position of Program Manager, Sr. To apply for this position please visit the following link. https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search
NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.

Classification Summary:
Under indirect supervision, oversees a large, integrated program consisting of a set of interconnected activities, and a group of associated, separately funded programs. Implements workscope, establishes funding, provides program planning, budgeting, and administration, and develops related operational policies and procedures. The programs/projects administered are usually focused on an associated set of complementary objectives within an overall mission; may be scientific, research, services, and/or education oriented.

Classification Standard Duties:
Programs are usually self-funded and/or grant-funded from a major funding source or series of funding sources. Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates a university project(s) or program(s). Designs and implements systems to collect, maintain, and analyze data; generates interim progress reports, final reports, and other information related to project(s) or program(s). Establishes and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement. Directs, manages, and oversees the daily administrative components of program(s)/project(s). Designs, establishes, and maintains staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the program/project function;Oversees the supervision of personnel which includes: work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions;motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit. Performs community liaison and outreach activities for programs. May engage in contract negotiations and perform research; may produce and market project(s) and product(s). Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. Plans and develops strategies for generating resources and revenues for the project; may prepare contract and grant proposals. Recommends, participates in the development of, and establishes policies and procedures; may serve on department/division/university planning and policy-making committees. May represent the university to various institutional divisions as well as externally entities. Provides expertise in a specialized field and often participates in local or statewide task forces. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of contracts and grants preparation and management. Knowledge of management principles and practices. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.; SKILLS:Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Program planning and implementation skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.; ABILITIES:Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to serve on task forces and/or committees. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
This on-site management position requires physical work in the different locations the program supports, including the program office headquarters.

• Coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of Head Start program and Early Head Start program. This requires the notion of federal grant guidelines, deadlines, and stipulations the program must adhere to.
• Implements strategic planning, including short-term and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures to provide comprehensive school readiness early childhood programs in the Dona Ana community. This requires shared governance with affiliated entities such as program staff, Policy Council, Governing Board.
• Collaborates with multiple university departments to provide hands on experiences for NMSU and DACC students in the those programs to improve overall learning
• Collaborates with community agencies to provide training opportunities for parent participants to enrich their parenting and life skills
• Monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and effects improvement changes
• Designs, implements, and evaluates organization to accomplish the program goals effectively
• Provides advanced technical leadership and direction to staff, and community organizations
• Identifies and solicits mainly state, and federal funding sources for programs
• Provides leadership in planning, development, and implementation of strategies and initiatives for generating program resources
• Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution
• Finalizes annual grant documents for submitting to funding agencies, including comprehensive data analysis, integrating program data reports
• Evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions
• Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  juamendo@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

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.