TERM APRENDE Program Manager

CHESS; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in New Mexico is seeking a TERM APRENDE Program Manager to lead the early childhood teacher apprenticeship program operations in the region. Responsibilities include recruiting employers and students, developing community partnerships, coordinating supervision and program alignment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of related experience, preferably a Master’s in a related field, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of related experience in program management, non-profits, workforce development or early childhood.
• Master’s degree or higher in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with state, federal reporting.
• Experience with state, federal, and/or private foundation contracts and grants.
• Experience with training and/or teaching adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Collect data to build program reports.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
• Manage recruitment and enrollment of apprentices.
• Manage apprenticeship software (ApprentiScope) and support stakeholders with access.
• Build and manage external employer partnerships.
• Understand and follow federal and state apprenticeship regulations.
• Collaborate with ECCOE staff to integrate programs.
• Attain and maintain certification related to quality assessment tools.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and mentoring.
• Work with stakeholders on EC workforce development.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Adult training experience

State/federal reporting experience

Contracts and grants experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree or higher in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Compensation:

Salary Grade: CS119
Minimum starting salary $58,870.
Final Offer will be based on relevant experience, education and other applicable factors.

CompensationType:

Salary

Employment Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

FLSA:

Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Summary

The TERM APRENDE Program Manager manages the early childhood teacher apprenticeship program operations and administration in their respective region. This position will be responsible for recruiting employers and students to support the early childhood workforce in New Mexico. In addition to recruitment, this position will develop community partnerships and will work closely with students and faculty on supervision and program alignment. The TERM APRENDE Program Manager understands the needs of the early childhood workforce and the regulations associated with registered apprenticeships. They will work closely with state and community partners to ensure program sustainability and support. This includes providing training and assessment for participants. Must be committed to working with a diverse community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing data to build program reports.
• Participating in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
• Managing the recruitment and enrollment of apprentices.
• Managing the apprenticeship software (ApprentiScope) and supporting stakeholders with their access.
• Building and managing external employer partnerships.
• Understanding and following federal and state apprenticeship regulations.
• Working collaboratively with other ECCOE staff to integrate programs.
• Attaining and maintaining certification related to quality assessment tools.
• Providing training, technical assistance, and mentoring.
• Working with stakeholders on EC workforce development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and data.
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear and accurate records and reports for program compliance.
• Business level knowledge of Microsoft and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, employers, community members.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals representing different skills, attitudes, and disciplines among the college community.
• Ability to travel to and from participant locations to provide observations, coaching, and training.
• Ability to represent ECCOE at public meetings, conferences, and board meetings.
• Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to programs and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three (3) years of related experience working in program management, non-profits, workforce development or early childhood.
• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience working with state and/or federal reporting.
• Experience with state, federal, and/or private foundation contracts and grants.
• Experience with training and/or teaching adult learners.

Schedule Designation:

• This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement as determined by Executive Director of ECCOE.
• Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass pre-employment background check(s).
• Continued employment is contingent upon availability and continuation of funding.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts light objects.
• Occasional travel required.
• The work is typically performed in an office setting.

Best Consideration Date: 8/21/2026

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.

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

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. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affi—

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!