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Director of Operations New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education

Silver City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

💰 $70,000/yr

About the role

Position Information

Position Title Director of Operations New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education Position Classification Staff Employment Type Full-Time Benefits Full Time Benefitted Department Early Childhood Program Summary

Provides overarching leadership, coordination, and accountability for the planning, development, implementation, and management of operational activities for the New Mexico Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education (NMCoECEE). The Director of Operations leads operational strategy, ensures fiscal stewardship, and partners with university leadership to drive effective and compliant delivery of programs and services.

Duties

Lead development and implementation of operational plans and strategies for NMCoECEE and related programs.
Direct department/program budgets in coordination with Business Affairs and Accounting; interpret, monitor, and analyze financial operations and transactions; forecast trends; and prepare formal budget documents, expense projections, and reports for program management, University leadership, and state/funding sources.
Serve as the primary operational leader, overseeing facilities, equipment, technology resources, and administrative services to support program operations; set and maintain performance standards and processes.
Collaborate with various departments and teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of efforts; model professional standards, ethics, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Monitor and analyze operational processes to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions; develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance measures.
Ensure compliance with school/program policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; manage risk and maintain compliance across all operational activities.
Build and manage relationships with internal and external partners; represent the Center with external stakeholders as needed.
Implement and maintain a comprehensive reporting framework; provide timely information and analyses to leadership and stakeholders.
Lead, supervise, and develop staff; provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Provides oversight of operational support for Center programs, events, initiatives, and outreach activities to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
Directs response to operational issues, risk mitigation activities, and continuity planning to support effective and uninterrupted operations.
Develops, analyzes, and presents operational, fiscal, and performance information to leadership and stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
Provide a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions; supervise assigned staff in accordance with university personnel practices and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Operations Management, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience. Experience in a management or leadership role with responsibility for personnel, operations, or program administration is preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively under pressure. Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including staff, students, parents, and community members. Proficiency in researching, compiling, and presenting reports and related information. Knowledge of University policies and procedures, and federal/state laws and regulations that apply to university processes. Ability to understand and apply operational standards, manage confidential information, and communicate professionally and clearly. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of operational planning, budgeting, resource management, policy development, and performance measurement. Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze and present information, develop recommendations, and solve complex operational issues. Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and communicate professionally while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality. Knowledge of university policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Knowledge of educational administration and school operations is desirable.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office environment, may travel some within the community when needed. May be req