First Born and More Program Manager

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking the First Born Training Manager to oversee implementation, training, and quality improvement of the First Born and More Model Office under ECCOE. You will coordinate statewide partner relationships, ensure fidelity to standards, and develop professional development for home visitors and supervisors.

The role may supervise others, requires a bachelor's and 3 years related experience, travel statewide, and a potential hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage training programs and deliver curriculum in English and Spanish when needed.
• Experience with budget reporting and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee affiliate partner implementation, onboarding, training, and TLS for First Born® and More affiliates.
• Develop and facilitate curriculum and training for home visitors and supervisors statewide in English and Spanish.
• Develop documented processes and systems for the First Born® and More model office.
• Manage licensing agreements and invoicing processes for all programs, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
• Oversee program operations including marketing, website maintenance, budgeting, grant reporting, and outreach.
• Represent the program at conferences, state meetings, and community events to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Support recruitment and outreach to expand participation in First Born® and More.
• Supervise contractors contributing to curriculum and website development/maintenance.
• Develop and maintain CQI monitoring and data-gathering to enhance program effectiveness.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting & Reporting

Training & Curriculum

Communication

Data-driven Decisions

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: Salary Grade: CS118 Minimum starting rate: $53,520 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors.

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.

Best Consideration Date: 9/28/2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification: All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement: As an EEO employer, Santa Fe 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.

ADA Statement: The SFCC is an EOE and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement: Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

Our Mission and Strategic Plan

Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad.

SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all.

SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.

For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community.

SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs.

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