Program Specialist Black Programs

Program Specialist Black Programs New Mexico State University - 4.3 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $48,332.54 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Academic community engagement Space allocation Student supervision Strategic management Program design Program management Resource allocation (project management tasks) Recruiting from diverse places Referral services for crisis intervention support Student recruitment Administration student referral Overseeing academic program planning Team leadership Student mentoring Operational management Strategic planning in education Talent management Process design Mid-level Team development Collaboration with other professionals for student support Continuous improvement Team training Student advocacy Business alliance strategy Conflict management Educational program planning Networking through strategic partnership building Operational excellence initiatives Budget management in education Full Job Description 503681 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Jun 29 2026 - 23:55

MDT Department Contact:

Spri Aubrey 5756467942

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

New Mexico State University is seeking a Program Specialist Black Program in the Office of Land-grant Excellence, Access, and Partnership.

Position Details Position Title:

Program Specialist Black Programs College/Division:

Provost Office Department:

520400-BLACK

PROGRAMS

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

48,332.54

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:

Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This role provides strategic leadership in advancing student support and success by championing student advocacy, guiding complex student concerns, and ensuring coordinated response to crisis situations through effective referral networks. It directs the vision, design, and assessment of comprehensive programming and educational initiatives, fostering collaboration with campus and system partners and leveraging data to evaluate impact and inform continuous improvement. Engages in collaborative teamwork with Program Specialists across the department, contributing to creating department priorities through collaboration, clear and open communication, and mutual support. Is able to work with differing work styles, and addresses conflict constructively to support effective work relationships. The position leads talent development by supervising, mentoring, and evaluating student employees, graduate assistants, and interns, while shaping recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse and high-performing team. It oversees operational management of the office, including budget planning and resource allocation, space utilization, and process optimization to ensure effectiveness and sustainability. Additionally, the role serves as a key liaison for campus-community engagement, cultivating strategic partnerships, leading training and capacity-building efforts, and amplifying institutional priorities through integrated communications and outreach strategies that promote cultural awareness and student engagement.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

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.