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New Mexico Junior College
Director of Education Program
Career Insights for Education and Social Policy Program Director (Public Sector)
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What they do
An Economic and Social Policy Program Director manages government initiatives relating to the education and welfare of the residents in a state and may work for a child welfare agency, department of education, or other public agency.
$176,921 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
The Director of Education Programs shall report to the Dean of Arts & Sciences. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee all aspects of the college's Education Programs (Early Childhood, Alternative Licensure, etc.). Participate in statewide meetings for directors of education pertinent to NMJC programs. Responsible for maintaining national accreditation for continued licensure eligibility in New Mexico. Responsible for all required state and federal reports for education programs. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, NMPED requirements, CAEP accreditation, and federal mandates. Serve as custodian of all education program records in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines, laws, statutes, and directives. Develop new licensure pathways and update current curriculum and pathways in accordance with NMPED requirements and recommendations. Recruit and advise students in the education programs. Teach education courses (up to 6 credit hours) each fall/spring semester, as needed. Supervise education faculty (full and part-time) including annual evaluations. Fulfill institutional service requirements by actively participating on working committees as assigned. Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various College activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College. A Bachelor's degree in the field of education is required. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. A Master's degree in the field of education is preferred. Professional experience in a supervisory position and/or working with the NMPED licensure bureau is desirable. Previous experience teaching education courses at the college level is preferred. The successful candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Comprehensive knowledge of NMPED licensure regulations, CAEP accreditation standards, and federal reporting mandates. Ability to develop, align, and update higher education curriculum to meet state and institutional pathways. Strong supervisory and evaluative skills to lead, mentor, and manage full-time and part-time education faculty. Excellent student-facing skills to effectively recruit, advise, and teach a diverse population of aspiring educators. Demonstrated organizational and academic record-keeping proficiency to maintain strict compliance and program confidentiality. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. This is a twelve-month exempt position. Standard benefits apply.