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Education & Outreach Mgr Requisition ID req30663 Working Title Education & Outreach Mgr Position Grade 14 Position Summary The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The CDD Early Childhood Network (ECN) is looking for a candidate with strong leadership skills to fill the role of Education and Outreach Manager for the ECN Training Program. This program supports transdisciplinary professionals statewide who work in the NM Early Intervention Family Infant Toddler (FIT) system, providing early intervention services for families and their children from birth to age three who have or are at risk of developmental delay. The Education and Outreach Manager will collaborate with funding agency leadership and related partners to coordinate efforts in supporting early intervention providers. They will be responsible for developing and managing the ECN contract, providing leadership, maintaining oversight of scope of work activities, monitoring expenditures, and creating comprehensive reports for funders. Additionally, they will work with state leaders to develop a strategic plan for the implementation of an evidence-based professional development framework. The individual will also supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate the performance of Education Consultants, providing mentoring and coaching in organization, prioritization, and scheduling of work assignments to achieve maximum productivity. They will support consultants in strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and the use of adult learning principles, evidence-based practices, and state and federal requirements as a guide for product development, training, and technical assistance. Furthermore, the individual will oversee the development and production of responsive training, education content, written material, resources, and products for distribution. They should have a strong foundation in adult learning principles, training methods, techniques, and formats, as well as knowledge of relationship-based work, reflective practice, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement. This individual will work closely with the ECN administrative team, providing fiscal oversight and direction on all event logistics, including statewide and regional events, meetings, and conferences. They will serve as a liaison representing ECN, and work in collaboration with national and state-level partners, committees, and work groups. The ideal candidate should have a background and experience in early intervention, as well as knowledge of IDEA Part C, IDEA Part B, NM Administrative Code, and FIT Standards related to FIT Early Intervention services. They should also be knowledgeable about evidence-based early intervention practices, Family Guided Routines Based Intervention, family-centered practices, community supports, transdisciplinary teamwork, evaluation, assessment, individualized planning, early childhood outcomes, transition, and other critical aspects of early intervention service delivery. It is essential for the individual to haveexcellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to workcredibly and effectively with state department leadership and a wide range ofconstituencies from diverse communities throughout New Mexico, participate in reflective practice study, and comfortable with ambiguity and have the ability to pivot when priorities shift. This position is based in the Albuquerque CDD Office and requires occasional statewide travel, NM driver's license, and ability to obtain certification to operate a university vehicle. For more great jobs within CDD check out our Career Opportunity site See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of 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 **Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter** Ability to: Manage and have oversight of contracted scope of work deliverables including oversight of daily operations of multiple program activities, budgeting and reporting; Supervise and train consultants including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments, evaluating performance, and mentoring and coaching consultants to achieve maximum productivity; Manage and facilitate early intervention outreach activities including statewide and regional events, meetings, and conferences. Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the following: Strategic planning activities including the use of continuous quality improvement strategies; Adult learning principles, and a broad range of training methodology and formats; Reflective and relationship-based practices. Experienced in collaboration and working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including national and state partners and have the ability to work credibly and effectively with state department leadership. Additional Requirements This position requires occasional statewide travel, a NM driver's license, and ability to obtain certification to operate a university vehicle. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2025 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73 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 For Best Consideration Date 9/4/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: 1) Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience and # of hours worked per week. 2) Attach your Current Resume; listing three professional References, preferably current and former supervisors. 3) Attach your Cover Letter that addresses our Preferred Qualifications. 4) Incomplete Applications may not be considered. 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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.
