Academic Affairs Program Manager - Skilled Trades & Arts

**Compensation:**$53,997.00-$67,496.00**Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Regular**Grade:**E07**Position Summary**The Academic Affairs Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing various academic programs within an educational institution. This position works closely with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and execution of academic initiatives. The program manager role consists of duties such as, curriculum development, program evaluation, student support services, and faculty development. The Academic Affairs Program Manager also plays a key role in budgeting, policy development to enhance the overall quality, and effectiveness of academic programs. The manager serves as principal point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on operational matters and provides day-to-day technical and professional guidance as leadership to the area of expertise.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Supervises, leads, and manages staff, which includes prioritizing, and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy, and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.* Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.* Develops full-scale program plans and associated communication documents.* Plans, schedules, and tracks program timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables using appropriate tools.* Manages and oversees the administrative and daily operations of the program, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.* Provides technical or professional coordination and leadership in executing program/project activities.* Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of project activity data, and prepares comprehensive statistical and narrative project reports.* Manages research or project datasets and ensures proper reporting and administration of requirements.* Prepares financial reports and manages contract, grant, or state funding, including budget monitoring and proposal writing.* Applies strong organizational, time management, critical thinking, and analytical skills to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively.* Examines and re-engineers operations and procedures, formulates policy, and implements new strategies and procedures.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree**AND*** Five (5) years of related experience**OR*** Associate's degree

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Seven (7) years of related experience**Preferences:*** Completion of Project management college level coursework or credential* Experience managing multiple stakeholders for projects* Experience in Skilled Trades, career and technical education (CTE) and/or facilities management.**Best Consideration Date: 1/30/2026****EEO STATEMENT:**As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.**505‑224‑4600**.As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff.Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the "CNM Family." Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students' lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution.### BenefitsCNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community. For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home.CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including:* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Long-Term Disability* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Dependent Care Reimbursement* Employee Assistance Program* Retirement Plans and Savings* Generous Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays## Educational BenefitsWe support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits.## Professional DevelopmentOur future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis #J-18808-Ljbffr