Director of Education Program

TITLE:                                  Director of Education Program

REPORTS TO:                   Dean of Arts & Sciences

RESPONSIBLE FOR:      Oversee all aspects of the college’s Education Programs (Early Childhood, Alternative                                                          Licensure, etc.) and ensure program compliance, accreditation, and instructional quality.

SUMMARY

• The Director of Education Program provides leadership, administrative oversight, and strategic development for NMJC's education pathways. This role is responsible for maintaining national accreditation, ensuring state and federal compliance, supervising faculty, and developing relevant curriculum. Additionally, the Director recruits and advises students, teaches courses as needed, and represents the college in statewide educational initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in the field of education is required. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a classroom teacher is required.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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.

Additional Information:

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

To apply:
Submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website (www.nmjc.edu), a letter of application (cover letter), resume, and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.