Sr Program Manager

$54,621 - $78,166/Yr

University of New Mexico - Gallup, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Gallup, NM

Educational Services

About the position

The Sr Program Manager at the University of New Mexico Gallup Branch is responsible for overseeing the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institute grant, focusing on enhancing support for Native American students. This role involves advanced leadership, program administration, and collaboration with the UNM-Gallup Chancellor to ensure the effective implementation and management of grant-funded initiatives. The position requires strategic planning, data management, community outreach, and budget oversight to meet the unique educational needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating university projects and programs.
• Designing and implementing systems to assess, collect, maintain, and analyze data; generating reports and evaluations related to projects.
• Establishing and implementing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitoring operational effectiveness.
• Directing, managing, and overseeing the daily administrative components of programs/projects.
• Designing, establishing, and maintaining staffing and organizational structure; recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Developing and implementing systems to maintain records for the operating unit.
• Performing community liaison and outreach activities for programs/projects.
• Engaging in contract negotiations and/or performing research; producing and marketing projects or products.
• Developing and managing annual budgets for the program; performing cost and productivity analyses.
• Planning and developing strategies for generating resources and revenues for the project; preparing contract and grant proposals.
• Recommending and establishing program policies and procedures; serving on planning and policy-making committees.
• Representing the university to various institutional divisions and external agencies, funding organizations, and the public.
• Providing expertise in a specialized field and participating in local or statewide task forces.
• Serving as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience related to the duties specified, including 2 years of management experience.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Counseling, or Education.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented and diverse populations.
• At least 2 years of grant experience as a Program Director/Principal Investigator.
• At least 2 years of experience in a post-secondary education student services and support setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs