Contract CEO — Innovation & Growth Leader

Central New Mexico Community College; New Mexico; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CNM Ingenuity seeks a seasoned CEO to guide strategy, governance, and operations in alignment with the College's mission. The role leads through senior teams across real estate, contracts, finance, and programs, and represents CNM Ingenuity externally to drive growth.

The ideal candidate demonstrates entrepreneurial energy, governance experience, and a track record of building high-performance teams within a public or nonprofit context.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience working with a governing board or multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Strong financial management and risk oversight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNM Ingenuity's strategic vision and multi-year plan.
• Oversee real estate, finance, contracts, and governance functions.
• Develop partnerships and secure revenue diversification.

Skills

Leadership

Governance experience

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or executive experience

Job description

CNM Ingenuity seeks a seasoned CEO to guide strategy, governance, and operations in alignment with the College's mission. The role leads through senior teams across real estate, contracts, finance, and programs, and represents CNM Ingenuity externally to drive growth.

The ideal candidate demonstrates entrepreneurial energy, governance experience, and a track record of building high-performance teams within a public or nonprofit context.