Program Manager Early Childhood - req# 21642

The University of New Mexicos Project ECHO has an amazing opportunity for a Program Manager focusing on Early Childhood programs to join our ECHO Education team! ECHO Education has experienced significant growth in the past year as part of efforts to develop and support new ECHO Programming in K-12 Education, Early Childhood Health and Education, and Higher Education.

As a successful Program Manager, you will play an active and integral role in advancing these efforts through collaboration with ECHO Educations Sr. Program Managers and other ECHO Education team members to:

• Plan and coordinate the design and development of program(s) or project(s) under indirect supervision of Senior Program Managers
• Use your expertise in various areas of Early Childhood education to support the development and implementation of effective professional learning programs for Early Childhood education, care and intervention professionals in New Mexico
• Oversee implementation of programs and track progress toward deliverables

• Provide technical and/or professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program/project activities, as appropriate to program objectives and area of expertise
• Coordinate with Data and Evaluation Teams to ensure data collection and management processes as required by the ECHO Institute
• Maintain regular and excellent levels of communication about program development, management and implementation regularly with multiple key stakeholders, Hub member, spokes, and other ECHO teams
• Develop standard operating procedures, project timelines, communications, and marketing for programs
• Serve as the principal point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on the local and state level on operational matters for programs managed with a focus on Early Childhood in New Mexico
• Supervise the work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution for program coordinators

This position requires flexibility and excellent prioritization skills; one who performs well with minimal supervision with the ability to thrive and problem solve in a fast-paced working environment with competing deadlines. Working on our team is deeply collaborative and we prize team members who have strong interpersonal skills and extraordinary competency in verbal and written communication strategies.

Project ECHO empowers local community providers to improve the well-being of people around the world.

Project ECHO is committed to democratizing medical knowledge and getting best practice care to underserved people all over the world. At ECHO, we have been dedicated to making knowledge accessible and have expanded our portfolio of programs to include COVID-19 response, education, first responder resiliency, behavioral health and addiction. Project ECHO is funded in part by grants from the GE Foundation, the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, the Merck Foundation, Robert Wood and the US Government. Additionally, weve received support from the NM Legislature and the New Mexico Department of Health.

Project ECHO prides itself on being a values-based organization. Our seven values include: Service to the Underserved, Democratization of Knowledge, Mutual Trust and Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability, Innovation and Learning and Joy of Work. We strive to find individuals who can embrace and exemplify these values.

Project ECHO's goal is to touch the lives of 1 billion people by 2025 and we are looking for mission-driven high performers who share similar values to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

We work with partners all over the world and work hours outside of normal business hours may be required. We are fortunate to have access to advanced technology, which will require some teleworking.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

Bachelors degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to Early Childhood Education and/or intervention.

Our ideal candidate will have experience with facilitation, the provision of technical assistance, and the implementation of professional learning programs within the Early Childhood sector.

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