Academic Affairs Program Manager

Compensation:
$53,997.00 - $67,496.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E07
Position Summary
Under general supervision, this position directs and manages program development. This position will be responsible for the fiscal, operational, administrative management of the program. Oversees the preparation of financial reports and program deliverables. Responsible for the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multifaceted program. 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

• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support program goals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Develop full-scale program plans and associated communication documents. Plan, schedule, and track program timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Supervises subordinate 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.
• Manages and oversees the administrative and daily operations of the program, ensuring compliance with college, state, and federal policies and regulations. Provides technical and/or professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program/project activities, as appropriate to program objectives and area of expertise.
• Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation, and analysis of project activity data; develops, writes, and presents comprehensive statistical and narrative project reports. Manages research or project datasets. Ensures proper reporting and administration of requirements. Prepare or oversee the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of funding and expenses. Manages contract, grant, or state funding; approves and monitors budget expenditures; prepares budget revisions; provides interim status reports on all accounts; oversees, coordinates, and/or assists with proposal writing to develop additional funding.
• Apply strong organizational and time management skills, critical thinking skills, analytical thinking, effectively able to manage work flow, and ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing 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
  
  AND
  
  Seven (7) years of related experience

Preferences:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and general computer/technology tools; strong comfort with learning new systems quickly.
• Experience managing academic programs from development through full implementation, including applications, tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Strong background in higher education operations, particularly with modality-based programs such as online, hybrid, CBE, etc.

Best Consideration Date: 1/12/2026

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.

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: Central_New_Mexico-JR110227

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-06T20:08:49