College & Career Readiness Manager - Disability Innovation Fund & College Credit Programs (PED #10112580)

Onsite$83,782 - $134,056/yrPosted 3 weeks ago

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$83,782 - $134,056/yr
Posted
3 weeks ago
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About this role

Salary

 

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.

To ensure your application can be fully considered, please provide a complete application and/or resume that includes:
- Dates of employment for each position, including month and year.
- Detailed descriptions of your work experience and job duties.
- Transcripts if a degree is listed on your application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

MISSION:  EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION:  ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.

College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB):
Our Mission
The College and Career Readiness Bureau (CCRB) of the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is dedicated to providing New Mexico students with an educational foundation that takes them from primary school through secondary and postsecondary studies. This foundation encourages exploration and achievement in academic, career and technical education.

Integrating academic and work-ready skills prepares our students for the rigorous demands of college and careers. New Mexico¿s economic development directly depends on the educational development of our students. Our bureau provides leadership for the state¿s college and career readiness system.

Our programs prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and technical skills needed to be successful in the job market. College and career readiness is the unifying force in P-20 education that propels students from a solid foundation of early and secondary learning into rigorous career and technical education programs and college completion goals.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position will be funded through September 30, 2028. The purpose of the position is to provide management in the implementation of the Public Education Department's College and Career Readiness Initiatives, especially the Disability Innovation Fund grant and college credit programs. Funded initiatives support multiple options for students including both state and federal funding in excess of $60 million dollars. The Manager oversees a team of educational administrators (college and career coaches) in order to guide the work of the bureau. The manager provides vision, leadership, oversight, and technical assistance with the whole bureau team to high school and community college programs. This manager role is responsible for oversight and implementation of the Disability Innovation Fund federal grant and college acceleration programs. This position is highly accountable for documenting and evaluating program outcomes and maintaining and analyzing statewide metrics for CCRB programs. The successful candidate will bring leadership/supervision experience and will know how to manage both people and programs including the use of key performance metrics aligned to the Agency strategic plan, the Yazzie and Martinez consolidated lawsuit, and federal performance indicators.

How does it get done?

 
1. Provide leadership for DIF and CCRB initiatives (40%).
- Build and Maintain relationships among stakeholders, including educators and administrators, business and industry representatives, governmental agency representatives, legislators, and the
   public.
-  Provide effective and mission focused professional development and technical assistance, with ongoing integration of Career-Technical Education.
- Translate the vision of high quality, equitable programs into intermediate program landmarks and measurable goals and outcomes. Proactively identify problems and develop solutions before
   crises arise.
- Support a culture of positive growth and continuous improvement and institutional leadership in both the College and Career readiness team and the broader PED agency.
2. Provide staff management for the College and Career Readiness Bureau (30%).
- Develop staff capabilities, including annual goal setting, career discussions, skill development, and teamwork, with a focus on building and maintaining high-quality programs.
-  Staff oversight includes award applications, procurement processes, compliance with state and federal regulations, and subgrantee monitoring.
- Provide continuous management of staff to drive for results. Hold team members accountable and provide coaching and technical assistance to ensure staff are focused on mission and
   outcomes.
3. Provide program management for DIF and CTE initiatives (30%).
- Develop and implement program plans for multiple programs, including assigning responsibilities, providing timelines, and establishing key metrics, with a focus on building and maintaining high
   quality, rigorous, and relevant programs.
- Provide program management through a strong working knowledge of Career Technical Education, quality programs of study, high-quality curricula, and industry aligned credentials. Use
   program knowledge to support the economic and business needs of local communities and best practices.
- Provide technical assistance to staff, program directors, and other stakeholders regarding using data to evaluate program outcomes.
- Strategically implement federal and state requirements for funding allocations and staff resources to promote best practices and continuous program improvement.

Who are the customers?

 
The primary beneficiaries of this work are high school students. Initiative funding is administered to public and charter high schools, public school districts, and public higher education institutions.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal applicant shall have:
Experience managing College and Career Readiness programs (demonstrated success when aligning funding streams with ambitious program goals is preferred).
Experience managing academic proficiency reports (examples: short cycle assessments, industry certifications, Advanced
Placement, Early College High School degree attainment, or Dual Credit)
Experience with Labor Market Information
Experience overseeing staff for program implementation and the ability to coordinate workable short, mid-, and long-term goals.
Demonstrated experience successfully reaching specific, time bound goals.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience writing reports in alignment with restrictive funding requirements for a grant of $1 million or more.
Experience with CTE or standards-based academics and best practices.
Experience supporting students with disabilities.
Experience would be management of a federal grant, with knowledge of EDGAR and Uniform Grant Guidance protocols.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Breezy Gutierrez, (505) 231-5425, or Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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