Program Manager Senior

NMSU; New Mexico; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU STEM Outreach Center seeks a Program Manager Senior for OST Programs in Las Cruces to advance STEM+ education across southern New Mexico. You will lead inquiry-based OST initiatives, coordinate after-school and summer programs, and engage families to extend learning beyond the classroom.

The role requires coordinating with the Executive Director, managing grant-funded operations, and ensuring alignment with university policies and grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Equivalent Qualifications:
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in STEM Education, School Administration, or related field; 5+ years experience in developing district and school partnerships for out-of-school time programs; experience in developing STEM-based K-12 OST curriculum. School of education grant administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Program Manager Senior position serves as assistant director for the STEM Outreach Center at New Mexico State University (NMSU) to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate out-of-school-time (OST) STEM initiatives, including after-school programs, summer camps, and family engagement events.
• The manager collaborates with the Executive Director to manage day-to-day operations of assigned grant-funded programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with approved goals and grant requirements.
• Develops operational plans, implements approved procedures, and recommends program improvements.
• Coordinates with principals, community partners, and University personnel; supports and supervises Center program staff; monitors budgets and expenditures with the fiscal manager; and coordinates timely completion of grant deliverables.
• Prepares and coordinates MOUs, initiates grant proposal and funding development, and monitors program outcomes.
• Tracks participation, outcomes, and deliverables with the Data team; provides regular reports to the Executive Director; recommends improvements based on findings.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Department Contact: Wanda Tamez, [phone], [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The NMSU STEM Outreach Center is seeking a Program Manager Senior for OST Programs to advance STEM+ education across southern New Mexico by providing high-quality professional learning for PreK–12 educators, developing engaging inquiry-based curriculum, and supporting schools and communities in creating impactful STEM+ out-of-school time programs.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Program Manager Senior

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350410-INST FOR EXCEL IN MATH & SCIENCE ED

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $59,965.78; Commensurate with Experience.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Manager Senior position serves as assistant director for the STEM Outreach Center at New Mexico State University (NMSU) to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate out-of-school-time (OST) STEM initiatives, including after-school programs, summer camps, and family engagement events. The position works closely with the Executive Director to manage day-to-day operations of assigned grant-funded programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with approved program goals, University policies, and grant requirements. The manager develops operational plans, implements approved procedures, and recommends program improvements. The manager coordinates with principals, community partners, and University personnel; supports and supervises assigned Center program staff; monitors budgets and expenditures in collaboration with the fiscal manager; and coordinates timely completion of grant deliverables. Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for appropriate review and approval, initiating and supporting grant proposal and funding development, and monitoring program outcomes. The manager track participation, implementation, outcomes, and required deliverables in collaboration with the STEM Outreach Center’s Data team; provides regular reports to the Executive Director; and recommend improvements based on findings and partner feedback. The Program Manager provides regular updates and recommendations to the Executive Director and refers decisions requiring executive or institutional approval through established channels.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in STEM Education, School Administration, or related field; 5+ years experience in developing district and school partnerships for out-of-school time programs; experience in developing STEM-based K-12 OST curriculum. School of education grant administration experience preferred.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.