Position Title: Program Manager,Sr

Employee Classification: Program Manager,Sr

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Location: Remote

Offsite Location (if applicable): Any county within the state of NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with education and experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing (COI) invites you to apply for the position of Program Manager, Sr. COI address the pressing need to strengthen and expand children’s behavioral health services for families in New Mexico.

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
***POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN ANY COUNTY IN NM***

Establishes and implements short and long-range goals for the Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing (COI)-. Oversees youth, parent, and family engagement programs including NM Family Peer Support Programs (FPS) and Youth Peer Support Programs (YPS). Provides FPS and YPS program planning, administrative oversight, and operational policies and procedures in partnership with State funding partners and community stakeholders. Duties include: Planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing the Family and Youth Peer Support training and certification programs for the State of New Mexico including marketing, stakeholder communication, outreach, technical assistance, and evaluation of these programs. Design and implement a system to collect, maintain, and analyze data, including program data report generation to report monthly, quarterly, or annually to State of New Mexico Funding Partners and related Stakeholder groups. Develop and implement statewide training initiatives and learning communities for approved providers to enhance access to Family and Youth Peer programs across the behavioral health provider network. Develop and implement quality assurance and fidelity monitoring standards for the Family and Youth Peer Support training and certification programs. Designs, establishes, and maintains staffing and organizational structure to effectively accomplish Family and Youth Peer Support training and certification program functions and will oversee the supervision of program staff and oversee contractors, which includes work allocation, training, and performance evaluation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional presentations and training, program planning, written communication, budgeting, personnel management and delegation, and production of professional materials including curriculum, implementation guides, reports, and promotional materials. Knowledge of the State of New Mexico and University policy and procedures, organizational computer skills, and strong personnel management skills. Preferred Lived Experience as an individual who has had to navigate personal systems involvement and/or as a Parent or Primary Caregiver of a child with behavioral or mental health challenges and has experience navigating the child welfare, behavioral health, and/or juvenile justice systems in New Mexico. Knowledge of New Mexico State Agencies that work with/for children and families. Other abilities include coordinating complex stakeholder groups and optimizing internal processes to meet contract deliverables. Strong communication abilities with diverse populations are also required.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Priscila Solis, apsolis@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external 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.