Job Description

Program Manager

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Requisition ID

req35262

Working Title

Program Manager- Continuing Education

Position Grade

13

Position Summary

The Program Manager for Continuing Education is responsible for overseeing the administration, coordination, and strategic growth of the UNM-Los Alamos Continuing Education Program. This position ensures the sustainability and alignment of Continuing education and workforce development efforts with campus goals, while managing daily program operations, instructional support, compliance, and community engagement. The Program Manager plays a critical role in revitalizing the Continuing Education Program following its temporary pause due to staffing shortages.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.


Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with grant management and federal compliance Experience in higher education, adult education, continuing education, or workforce training program administration. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with community organizations, employers, and on campus staff and faculty members

Additional Requirements

Campus

Los Alamos

Department

Los Alamos Branch

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,236.27 -$5,950.53

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

1/12/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Subject to a hybrid work schedule at the discretion of the supervisor.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Please include the following in your application: 1. Cover Letter 2. Updated Resume 3. Three Professional References

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the

Veteran Preference Program webpage

for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.