POSITION:

START DATE:

SALARY:

Executive Director

October 29, 2007

$45,000 - $55,000

Full time- exempt position

To Apply:

Send letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and five professional references, to:

 NM Workforce Connection
Attn. John Hemphill
707 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
505.630.8181
505.630.8185-fax
1.800.854.471

John.Hemphill@enmu.edu

 For a detailed job description log on to www.nmaea.org

Review of applicants begins October 8, 2007.
Position open until filled.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Five years experience (full-time equivalent) in a professional position in adult education
• Two years of management experience
• Job requires the individual to work out of Albuquerque or Santa Fe area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of adult education principles and practices and professional development best practices.
• Superior administrative skills to develop high-quality strategic plans, analyze and re-engineer daily operations, processes and procedures, formulate policy and develop/implement new initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, managing and implementing professional development activities for adult education providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide timely, necessary high-quality professional development resources for adult education field practitioners.
• Research current practices and trends in adult education; conduct needs assessments and gather input from stakeholders to provide the most appropriate professional development.
• Ensure that program operations and activities are in compliance with state, federal and organizational policies and regulations.
• Work in close collaboration with the NMHED Adult Education Division to help achieve established state, local program and project goals, standards and measures.
• Build and maintain relationships and collaborations with all stakeholders and partners to ensure success.
• Lead/coordinate all professional development events and workshops as appropriate.
• Responsible for hiring, training and supervising staff as needed.
• Write and manage NMAEA grants and ensure that all deliverables are met in accordance with the organization strategic plan. Coordinate/oversee proposals to develop additional funding as needed.
• Develop annual budget for approval by the NMAEA Leadership Team, Board of Directors and the funding agencies.
• Approve and monitor budget expenditures and revisions; provide required status reports to the NMAEA Leadership Team, Board of Directors and the funding agencies.
• Oversee/coordinate the collection and analysis of pertinent data from research/projects; develop, document and present comprehensive statistical and narrative reports.
• Assist in developing, producing, advertising and marketing projects and/or products in media venues; assist as needed with the development of instructional materials, informational releases, pamphlets and brochures.
• Oversee the NMAEA website and other relevant information resources to ensure relevant, timely and accurate communications with local programs and the NMHED.
• Provide support to and communicate regularly with NMAEA Leadership Team and Board.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION:

START DATE:

SALARY:

Administrative Assistant/Event Coordinator

October 29, 2007

$12- $15 per hour depending on experience.

To Apply:
Send letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and five professional references, to:

 NM Workforce Connection
Attn. John Hemphill
707 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
505.630.8181
505.630.8185-fax
1.800.854.471

John.Hemphill@enmu.edu

 For a detailed job description log on to www.nmaea.org

Review of applicants begins October 8, 2007.
Position open until filled.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years directly related work experience
• Job requires the individual to work out of Albuquerque or Santa Fe area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Postsecondary coursework preferred
• Superior ability to efficiently/effectively organize and coordinate special events and meetings
• Demonstrated experience with and strong knowledge of computer information systems and related software applications, particularly those used in financial and/or accounting applications; thorough knowledge of general accounting principles
• Demonstrated skills in creating and editing written documents/materials
• Strong experience in and thorough knowledge of basic web design, desktop publishing, database management and spreadsheets

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of professional development events and leadership projects to include oversight of the NMAEA office, making necessary arrangements/preparations for scheduled trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings and maintaining equipment as needed.
• Research information, compile statistics and analyze data, especially professional development participation and evaluations; prepare timely, accurate and meaningful reports, summaries, and communications for stakeholders.
• Become knowledgeable of federal, state and NMAEA documentation relevant to adult education leadership and professional development operations to include: the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), National Reporting System (NRS), New Mexico State Plan (for AEFLA) and New Mexico AEFLA policies; assist in monitoring NMAEA for compliance to related requirements/regulations.
• Communicate efficiently/effectively with all stakeholders, contractors, vendors, speakers to ensure the successful planning and execution of professional development events.
• Maintain efficient/effective oral and written communications with NM adult education practitioners through NMAEA website maintenance and phone/email responsiveness.
• Prepare fiscal reports including monthly invoices as required; maintain compliance with state, federal and program policies and regulations; prepare payroll and oversee purchasing; may assist with budget planning.
• Maintain appropriate records, including fiscal documents, files and reports.
• Assist in administrative program/project planning and problem solving toward the achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Participate in conference or event marketing by developing, designing and distributing mailings, advertisements, press releases, posters, flyers, newsletters, brochures, and other promotional materials.
• Properly maintain equipment and a clean/orderly work environment.
• Perform related professional responsibilities as assigned