Program Manager

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Family and Community Partnerships Division of the University of New Mexico's Center for Development and Disability is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the activities of the CDD/FCPD Partners for Employment School-to-Work transition and Supported Employment contracts. This Program Manager will supervise and support multiple Education Specialists who conduct business statewide.

The Program Manager will need to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities.

The individual who is hired for this position will need the ability to coordinate team-based work on multiple projects with shifting priorities, and to meet monthly reporting deadlines. This position requires regular statewide travel.

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See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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.

**Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**

EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

Coordination of integrated, community-based work experience for transition-age youth with disabilities;

federal, state, and local resources for transition-age youth and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

EXPERIENCE:

Supervising professional staff;

Facilitating meetings and preparing and presenting technical trainings in a professional setting;

Working with youth or young adults with developmental disabilities or supporting diverse populations in a similar role.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.