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AOC Statewide Program Manager #10118489-21800, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, New Mexico

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 08-28-2026 - Close Date: 09-11-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $36.541 to $45.676 per hour OR $76,005 to $95,006 annually

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Statewide Program Manager position #10118489-21800 for the Court Programs Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general direction plan, organize, direct, and manage statewide program(s) and services. The position will be a work within the AOC Court Programs Division and the Behavioral Health Program. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

• The AOC Statewide Program Manager is responsible for developing, proposing, or approving statewide program initiatives, projects, and strategic plans for long-term planning of programs.
• Coordinates the work of volunteers, contract personnel, and outside entities.
• Acts as a statewide project leader in developing and implementing new court programs and providing technical assistance, training, and assistance to the, metropolitan, district and appellate courts.
• Develops and oversees adherence to court program policies and procedures such as jury management, case management, drug courts, problem-solving courts, alternative dispute resolution, judicial tribal/state relationships, court improvement of children’s cases, safe exchanges/supervised visitation, interpreter certification, language access, etc.
• Plans, organizes, and manages conferences and associated fees.
• Designs, develops, and implements new information systems (software & hardware).
• Implements and coordinates educational programs and training, including preparing curriculum and materials.
• Develops, revises, and implements policies and procedures, manuals, and handbooks.
• Researches and writes grant applications and secures or oversees grant-funded statewide projects.
• Participates in the unified budget process, prepares budget requests by projecting statewide needs and costs for programs and conferences, and evaluates the effectiveness of conferences.
• Oversees compliance with program standards to ensure consistency and quality of reported performance measures statewide.
• Identifies and acquires additional funding sources to maintain adequate resources for program operations.
• Prepares specifications, drafts Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, contracts and conducts bid conferences in compliance with state procurement code.
• Completes all status and fiscal grant reporting requirements and requests from governmental agencies, non-profits, and private businesses.
• Works with judges, court staff, and coordinators in developing and implementing ADR programs and assists court personnel with recruiting mediators.
• Oversees, conducts, and assesses the appropriateness of a mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program and encourages negotiations extending beyond the initial conference through subsequent conversations or additional conferences.
• Addresses contractor adherence to program, policies, procedures, and initiatives and evaluates program operations and performance measures.
• Prepares complex detailed reports based upon overall data to make formal presentations with recommendations on a variety of court management studies and programs/projects.
• Identifies and analyzes statewide program needs and provides information to the legislature and other interested parties.
• Oversees and conducts research, development, coordination, and tracking of legislative initiatives and bills
• Researches and performs bill analysis for effect and impact on the courts, makes recommendations and advocates for bills, and leads the legislative process.
• May supervise judicial branch program staff and provide professional support to judicial commission(s).
• May assist the ADR statewide program manager in managing a statewide network of court-connected ADR programs and suggests changes in legislation and Supreme Court rules related to ADR.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of New Mexico state courts, including court procedures and rules, court organization and administration, services, functions and jurisdictions; public policy analysis and evaluation; techniques in managing multiple and diverse statewide program(s); conference and program planning; budget management including: performance based budgeting, project/program budget preparation, tracking projected and expended project/program funds; grant procedures and grant writing; state and federal grant compliance rules and regulations; state procurement rules; legislative processes; New Mexico Criminal Justice Information System; basic contract law; community resources; media relations; research and evaluation techniques; methods of data collection; and supervisory techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
• May receive physical fitness leave*
• *These benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience: Six (6) years of program management experience. Relevant experience may include: public or business administration, budget, finance, social services, social work, social sciences, mediation, grant writing, guidance and counseling, law/probation, program/project management, adult education, training, volunteer programs, or closely related field.
• Experience Substitution: Additional relevant education at the Master’s Degree level may substitute for experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester credit hours equals one year of experience.