Sr Program Manager

Position Summary

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.

• Provide strategic leadership and comprehensive management of UNM-Los Alamos  non-credit workforce development, for credit programs, community education and continuing education programs.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a multifaceted portfolio of workforce training initiatives to support regional needs and institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Instruction and the Chancellor; serve as a primary liaison between instructional leadership, campus administration, industry partners, workforce agencies, community organizations, and prospective students.
• Cultivate partnerships to strengthen workforce pipelines, expand training opportunities, and enhance the campus s external presence.
• Oversee operational and fiscal management of workforce programs, including budgeting, grant and contract administration, scheduling, reporting, and compliance.
• Coordinate instructors and monitor program performance using data-informed practices to evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure financial sustainability and supervise workforce program personnel and instructors in alignment with University policies and standards.
• Refer to the Position Description for additional information as needed.

• 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.

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

• Campus:
  Los Alamos
• Department:
  Los Alamos Branch
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff
• Staff Type:
  Regular - Full-Time
• Status:
  Exempt
• Pay:
  Monthly: $5,926.27 - $6,976.67

• Benefits Eligible:
  This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
• ERB Statement:
  As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions.
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. For consideration please provide:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume 3. Three professional references

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include: a criminal history background check, fingerprint screenings, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. See UNM policy for details.