First Born and More Program Manager

Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College is seeking a First Born and More Program Manager to oversee the FBM Model Office statewide, aligning training and operations with ECCOE standards and ensuring high-quality services for families.

The role coordinates partners, develops bilingual training, manages licensing and invoicing, and supports research and program improvement through CQI processes. Travel across New Mexico is required, with potential hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Three years of job-related experience are required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee affiliate partner implementation, onboarding and training with fidelity to standards.
• Develop and facilitate curricula and training for home visitors and supervisors in English and Spanish.
• Administer licensing agreements and invoicing processes with financial accuracy.
• Manage program operations including marketing, budgeting, grant reporting and outreach.
• Represent the office at conferences and community events to build stakeholders relations.
• Support recruitment and outreach to expand participation in First Born and More.
• Supervise contractors for curriculum development and website maintenance.
• Develop CQI monitoring and data gathering for program effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting & reporting

Grants management

Home visiting oversight

Decision making

Training facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## First Born and More Program ManagerApply: Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: End Date: October 6, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR110799**Compensation:**Salary Grade: CS118 Minimum starting rate: $53,520 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors. Instructions to Applicants: A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed. Resume\\* Cover Letter \\* Your resume must fully document your experience. For each position include job title, description of duties and responsibilities, employment start and end dates (month and year), AND hours worked per week. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications or experience.**Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Fixed Term (Fixed Term)**FLSA:**Exempt**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Position Summary**The First Born Training Manager oversees the implementation, training, and continuous quality improvement of the First Born and More (FBM) Model Office under the umbrella of the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE) at Santa Fe Community College. This position manages statewide model partner relationships, ensures program fidelity, develops and facilitates professional development, and coordinates operational and administrative functions of the model office. The manager supports both programmatic and training activities that strengthen New Mexico’s early childhood home visiting workforce, ensuring delivery of high-quality, research-based services for families. The First Born Model Program Manager may supervise others.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Oversee affiliate partner implementation, manage onboarding, training, and ongoing technical assistance for First Born and More affiliates ensuring fidelity to program standards and license agreements.* Develop, coordinate, and facilitate curriculum and training—both virtual and in-person—for home visitors and supervisors statewide in English and Spanish.* Develop and implement documented processes, procedures, and systems for the First Born and More model office.* Manages the administration of licensing agreements and invoicing processes for all programs, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.* Manage program operations including marketing, website maintenance, budgeting, grant reporting, and outreach.* Represent the First Born and More model office and ECCOE at conferences, state meetings, and community events to build and maintain relationships with early childhood stakeholders, agencies, and research partners to advance ECCOE goals.* Support recruitment and outreach to expand participation in First Born and More.* Oversees contractors who contribute to professional, curriculum development, and website development/maintenance.* Develops and maintains Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring and data-gathering to enhance program effectiveness and ensure data-driven decision-making.* Supports research conducted by research institutions.* Perform other related duties as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and data.* Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting.* Skill in Project Management.* Knowledge of grants prospecting, management, and reporting.* Knowledge of home visiting services and oversight.* Business level knowledge of Microsoft Office and job-related software programs.* Skill in decision making and problem solving.* Ability to facilitate virtual and in-person training.* Ability to communicate effectively and with a high level of emotional intelligence.* Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals representing different skills, attitudes, and discipline.* Ability to represent the First Born Model Office at public meetings, conferences, and board meetings.* Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to programs and procedures.* Knowledge of marketing, public relations, and using media to communicate effectively.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelors degree.* Three (3) years job related experience.**Preferred Qualifications*** Bilingual Spanish/English.**Physical Demands*** Position requires state-wide travel.* Work is typically performed in an office, classroom, or meeting room setting.* Limited physical effort required.**Conditions of Employment:*** This is a Fixed-Term (TERM) position, therefore continuous employment is contingent upon further position funding and/or need.* Must posses and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.**Schedule Designation:*** This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement as determined by the Director of First Born and More Program.* Typically, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after hours and/or weekends.