Associate Dean of Education Programs, School of Education

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Job summary

CNM Central New Mexico Community College seeks an experienced leader to assist the Dean in providing organizational and administrative leadership of an academic department. You will oversee personnel, curriculum development, and coordination of department operations while promoting student success and community partnerships.

The role involves managing faculty and staff development, facility oversight, and contributing to strategic planning, accreditation processes, and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of professional experience in early childhood education, PreK-12 education, or higher education, including teaching, administration, or related responsibilities.
• Five or more years of teaching experience in early childhood settings or PreK-12 public school settings.
• Leadership experience in education including instructional leadership, curriculum and program development, resource development, and grant acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the activities of the department, including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and CNM Board policies.
• Support department strategic planning and monitor progress toward school goals and student success.
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and develop faculty and instructional staff; oversee onboarding and professional development.
• Collaborate with scheduling to create a data-based Master Schedule and coordinate faculty assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget oversight

Personnel management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Compensation $116,180.00 *This position is contract based and renews every fiscal year* Limited Term End Date 6-30-2028

Position Summary

This position assists the Dean in providing organizational and administrative leadership of an academic department and is responsible for the administration, planning, faculty and staff development, and coordination of all aspects of department operations. Responsibilities include managing personnel, fiscal and physical resources, maintaining operational oversight of instructional facilities, leadership, planning, and coordination of departmental processes and communications for their specific assigned areas within the academic department. Manages program and course offerings, curriculum development needs, and compliance with accreditation and licensing regulations; supports College initiatives and promotes positive student experiences and quality learning environments. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support of student, workforce and community success.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supports CNM's mission and goals, with the College's primary focus being on student success. Measures of student success include but are not limited to: a) increasing student retention, b) improving graduation rates, and c) strengthening academic performance. Supports faculty and staff to develop strategies for instruction that are consistent with achieving the above objectives Assists in managing the activities of the department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards, as well as CNM Board policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Assists in implementing department initiatives, ensures maintenance, security, and safety standards; maintaining data and records; facilitating teaching and learning processes, and meeting administrative deadlines. Assists the Dean with the department’s strategic planning process, monitoring and formulating projections of school goals and objectives; monitors and manages progress toward achievement of goals resulting in student success. Hires, supervises, mentors, evaluates and oversees onboarding and professional development for designated faculty and instructional support staff, including dual credit instructors teaching off site Works with the master scheduling office to ensure a data-based, student-centered Master Schedule is created and coordinates faculty assignments. Supports ongoing professional development for assigned faculty. Participates in leadership development for faculty Chairs and/or Directors. Provides leadership in management, implementation and promotion of school initiatives; participates in credit and noncredit curricular and program (credit and noncredit) changes and new program development. Participates in departmental processes, including program review, catalog, program accreditation, and course/discipline/school assessment. Provides oversight of instructional facility maintenance in support of academic delivery; participates in the planning, compiling, and advocacy for facilities and equipment resources. Responds to faculty, staff, and student concerns; mediates student issues and grade appeals in coordination with the Dean of Students, Human Resources, Vice President of Academic Affairs Office, and others as appropriate. Serves as fiscal control agent and assists with fiscal responsibilities. Represents the department and promotes community and advisory participation in CNM programs; serves on internal and external committees and acts as a communications liaison in support of committee initiatives. Develops, supports and administers dual credit offerings in collaboration with Workforce and Community Success and Enrollment Management and Student Success as appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in early childhood education, PreK-12 education, or higher education, including teaching, administration, or related responsibilities.

Preferences

• Five (5) or more years of teaching experience in early childhood settings or PreK-12 public school settings.
• Leadership experience in early childhood, PreK-12, or higher education, including instructional leadership, curriculum and program development, resource development, and grant acquisition.
• Supervisory experience in early childhood, PreK-12, or higher education, including managing personnel, performance evaluation, budget oversight, and program administration.
• Experience in educator preparation programs, including licensure requirements and accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of New Mexico educational systems and experience developing partnerships with school districts, state agencies, community organizations, and other educational stakeholders.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

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.

For Best Consideration Date: October 9, 2026

Benefits

Review our summary of benefits 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 Benefits

We 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 Development Our 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.

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