Program Manager

Position Summary

El Centro de la Raza works to positively impact the

transition, retention, and graduation of students through an engaging

environment built on academic, cultural, personal, and professional activities.

El Centro houses several programs focused on recruitment, retention, and

graduation for all students, including culturally responsive practices that

benefit Chicanx / Latine / Raza students.

El Centro seeks a bilingual (Spanish & English), approachable,

detail-orientated, energetic individual to join the team. This individual will

work closely with the Sr. Program Manager and the El Centro team to :

• Design, plan, manage and oversee day-to-day operations of undergraduate retention, recruitment, research and academic excellence programs and initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, serving as the principal point of representation and managing all aspects of El Puente Research Fellowship from curriculum development, recruitment, and implementation for undergraduate and graduate research fellows.
• Actively participate in managing the comprehensive functions that encompass daily operations and initiatives within El Centro, grounded in culturally responsive curricular and pedagogical practices.
• Contribute to the fiscal and operational management of El Centro’s co-curricular programs by helping to develop, allocate, reconcile, and ensure compliance with UNM policies as well as state and federal laws for El Centro’s main budget. This includes actively fundraising for El Centro by assisting in writing / editing both existing grants and new grant writing initiatives at the institutional, state, and federal level to maintain our overall budget.
• Actively participate in the design, planning, management and oversight of various El Centro’s recruitment and retention initiatives. This includes management, planning and coordinating events with campus partners, as well as aiding with the planning and execution of larger events.
• Provide individual consultation to students regarding their research projects, academics and professional aspirations as relating to El Puente Research Fellowship as well as general consultations to all students regarding financial aid, admissions, scholarships, and academics.
• Assist with providing strategic direction to ensure quality, data driven programming student engagement and alignment with a Student Affairs framework emphasizing student belonging, empowerment, and cultural diversity within the UNM campus community.
• Assist in HR processes such as training, supervising, and coordinating professional development of staff and El Puente instructional team members. Oversee and coach staff members tasked with serving in the areas of retention, recruitment, research and academic excellence programs and initiatives.
• Represent El Centro on university committees, task forces, and in external community settings to support the success of all students, including Hispanic / Latinx students.
• Assist in the development and direct campus and community partnership initiatives that celebrate Hispanic / Latinx culture, academic success, and student engagement.

Learn more about El Centro at : https : / / /

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level 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

Demonstrated

experience in / with :

Additional Requirements Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM Department

El Centro de la Raza Administrative (942B) Employment Type

Staff Staff Type

Term - Full-Time Term End Date

06 / 30 / 2025 Status

Exempt Pay

Monthly : $4,898.40 - $5,500.00 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 home page for a more information.