Finance & Operations / Educ Admin Supv (PED #72310)

$36.09 - $57.75 Hourly

$75,072 - $120,115 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Position may be operating through our satellite office in Albuquerque, NM based on home address.

AGENCY
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.

MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.

Why does the job exist?

This position is essential to the management and oversight of the budget, reimbursements, allocations, awards to LEAs and stewardship of taxpayer money. This position is essential to ensure that the LEAs receive the funding timely and are able to provide programing that will help improve student well-being and student outcomes.

How does it get done?

The Deputy Director provides leadership and direction in implementing the finance and operations of the Community Schools and Extended Learning Bureau. The Deputy Director, Finance and Operations develops goals, allocates/manages resources, and establish policies/procedures. Implement administrative and operational systems to support effective operations. Oversees the financial activities, managing operational processes, strategic planning and decision-making. Responsible for managing the budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, compliance, risk management, and optimizing operational efficiency. Liaison between with various departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure organizational goals are met effectively and resources are utilized efficiently. Develop policies, procedures, and initiatives to drive organizational growth and success. Knowledgeable on state and federal regulations and laws.

Who are the customers?

The PED Leadership and Cabinet, Students of New Mexico, LEAs, Community Based Organizations, Partners, and external stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

Knowledgeable in accounting, finance, operations, state and federal regulations and rules, budgeting, and management. Soft skills to include the ability to communicate and liaison between other departments effectively.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Feliz Garcia (505) 690-3294 or Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.