Department Contact: Tessie Mirazo, (915) 217-3522, tlmirazo@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join the NUMeROS project as a Senior Program Manager, leading the research and development of innovative K-5 math micro-credential courses. This role blends instructional expertise, project leadership, and collaboration to advance high-quality professional learning for educators.

Position Details

Position Title: 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 - 80,000; Commensurate with Qualifications

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 Senior Program Manager will lead the research, design, and continuous improvement of K-5 mathematics micro-credential courses within the NUMeROS project. This position provides strategic oversight of the development and revision of micro-credential coursework, the coordination and supervision of a course-writing team, and the establishment of systems for course review and quality assurance. The Senior Program Manager will manage specific project deliverables and timelines. The role includes collaboration with the project Principal Investigators, the project director, consultants, and the funding provider.

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: 
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Preferred Qualifications: 
A master’s degree in education, mathematics, curriculum and instruction, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in professional learning design and facilitation, curriculum development, and project management, as well as at least five years of math teaching experience. Preferred candidates will also have experience with online learning platforms (such as Canvas), micro-credentials, or competency-based professional learning models.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.