First Born and More Program Manager at CHESS

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

52300.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Home Visiting Services, Continuous Quality Improvement, Training Facilitation, Communication, Collaboration, Marketing, Public Relations, Data Gathering, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Bilingual Spanish/English

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Compensation: FLSA: Exempt Rate: Salary Grade: CS118 Minimum starting rate: $52,300.00 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors. Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Summary The First Born and More Program Manager oversees the implementation, training, and continuous quality improvement of the First Born® and More (FBM) Model Office under the umbrella of the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE) at Santa Fe Community College. This position manages statewide model partner relationships, ensures program fidelity, develops and facilitates professional development, and coordinates operational and administrative functions of the model office. The manager supports both programmatic and training activities that strengthen New Mexico’s early childhood home visiting workforce, ensuring delivery of high-quality, research-based services for families. Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee model partner implementation, manage onboarding, training, and ongoing technical assistance for First Born® and More model partners ensuring fidelity to program standards and license agreements. • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate curriculum and training—both virtual and in-person—for home visitors and supervisors statewide in English and Spanish. • Develop and implement documented processes, procedures, and systems for the First Born® and More model office. • Manages the administration of licensing agreements and invoicing processes for all programs, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy. • Manage program operations including marketing, website maintenance, budgeting, grant reporting, and outreach. • Represent the First Born® and More Model Office and ECCOE at conferences, state meetings, and community events to build and maintain relationships with early childhood stakeholders, agencies, and research partners to advance ECCOE goals.. • Support recruitment and outreach to expand participation in First Born® and More. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Collaborate with contractors who contribute to professional, curriculum development, and website development/maintenance. • Develops and maintains Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring and data-gathering to enhance program effectiveness and ensure data-driven decision-making. • Supports research and evaluation of the program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and data. Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting. Skill in Project Management. Knowledge of grants prospecting, management, and reporting. Knowledge of home visiting services and oversight. Business level knowledge of Microsoft Office and job-related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Ability to facilitate virtual and in-person training. Ability to communicate effectively and with a high level of emotional intelligence. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals representing different skills, attitudes, and discipline. Ability to represent the First Born® Model Office at public meetings, conferences, and board meetings. Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to programs and procedures. Knowledge of marketing, public relations, and using media to communicate effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Physical Demands Position requires state-wide travel. Work is typically performed in an office, classroom, or meeting room setting. Limited physical effort required. Condition of Employment: • Must posses and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License Work Hours This position is Hybrid Schedule • Typically, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after hours and/or weekends. Application Instructions Please upload the following documents in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application: • Resume • Cover Letter • Unofficial Transcripts Best Consideration Date: 1/5/26 Closing Date: 1/19/26 Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Bachelors degree in a related field • Three (3) years job related experience. Preferred Qualifications • Bilingual Spanish/English Additional Comments to Applicants: Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may. EEO Statement: As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. ADA Statement: The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. SFCC Recruiting Statement: Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community! For additional jobs apply at https://jobs.sfcc.edu For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, call 505-428-1000. Follow us: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Our Mission and Strategic Plan Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all. SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.

Responsibilities

The First Born and More Program Manager oversees the implementation and training of the First Born® and More Model Office, managing statewide partner relationships and ensuring program fidelity. This role also involves developing professional development and coordinating operational functions to support New Mexico’s early childhood home visiting workforce.