APRENDE Program Manager

Compensation:

Salary Grade: CS119
Minimum starting salary $58,870.
Final Offer will be based on relevant experience, education and other applicable factors.


Instructions to Applicants: A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed:

- Resume*
- Cover Letter
- Copies of Transcripts

* Your resume must fully document your experience. For each position include job title, description of duties and responsibilities, employment start and end dates (month and year), AND hours worked per week. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications or experience.

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

FLSA:

Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Summary

The APRENDE Program Manager manages the early childhood teacher apprenticeship program operations and administration in their respective region. This position will be responsible for recruiting employers and students to join the APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program. In addition to recruitment, this position will develop community partnerships and will work closely with students and faculty to support work-based learning in early childhood settings. The APRENDE Program Manager understands the needs of the early childhood workforce and the regulations associated with registered apprenticeships. They will work closely with state and community partners to ensure program sustainability and support. This includes providing training and assessment for participants. Must be committed to working with a diverse community.

The APRENDE Program Manager is a regional position that covers Southern New Mexico and is based in of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Duties & Responsibilities

The APRENDE Program Manager manages all aspects of the teacher apprenticeship program in their region, including:

• Collecting and analyzing data to build program reports
• Participating in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement 
• Managing the recruitment and enrollment of apprentices
• Managing the apprenticeship software (ApprentiScope) and supporting stakeholders with their access
• Building and managing external employer partnerships
• Understanding and following federal and state apprenticeship regulations
• Working collaboratively with other ECCOE staff to integrate programs
• Attaining and maintaining certification related to quality assessment tools
• Providing training, technical assistance, and mentoring
• Working with stakeholders on EC workforce development
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and data.
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear and accurate records and reports for program compliance.
• Business level knowledge of Microsoft and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, employers, community members
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals representing different skills, attitudes, and disciplines among the college community.
• Ability to travel to and from participant locations to provide observations, coaching, and training.
• Ability to represent ECCOE at public meetings, conferences, and board meetings.
• Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to programs and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3 years of related experience working in program management, non-profits, workforce development or early childhood.
• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree  in early childhood education or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience working with early childhood teachers and students.
• Experience with state, federal, and/or private foundation contracts and grants.
• Experience with training and/or teaching adult learners.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a Fixed-Term (TERM) position therefore continuous employment is contingent upon further position funding and/or need.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• Occasionally lifts light objects.
• Occasional travel required.
• The work is typically performed in an office setting.

Schedule Designation:

• This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement as determined by Executive Director of ECCOE.
• Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work afterhours and/or weekends.

Best Consideration Date: 9/28/2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

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!

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