Director Academic Affairs - Law Enforcement Academy

Compensation

$95,410.00

Limited Term End Date

6-30-2026

Position Summary

This position provides oversight of one or more programs within the academic Schools. Is responsible for administration, planning, development and coordination of all aspects of program management. Duties may include responsibility for education outcomes assessment, ensuring compliance with accreditation and licensing regulations, and program development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direction, administration and evaluation of academic programs; develops short and long range goals and provides recommendations to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives of the School.
• Directs program development, planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum development and student learning experiences.
• Works in cooperation with department leadership in the recruitment and assignment of faculty and the development of the master schedule for course offerings.
• Stays abreast of accreditation standards and applicable licensure regulations; ensures programs meet compliance requirements.
• May manage student recruitment, orientation and advisement activities; works with community and business partners to develop educational opportunities and field experiences for students.
• Manages grants and contracts, working with CNM Contracts & Grants Office to develop program budgets, monitor expenses and allocation of funds.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides reporting on student outcomes assessments.
• Coordinates, develops and maintains collaborative community partnerships with external agencies, business and industry organizations to promote program initiatives; leverages community resources to market program offerings; may participates in local, regional, and state organizations and stakeholder teams.
• Manages and oversees advisory committee activities; mentors and provides supervision of faculty and staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifcations:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of experience in a Criminal Justice or related field.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in Criminal Justice or related field
• One (1) year of experience with programmatic accreditation for law enforcement training academies.           

Department: Health, Wellness, and Public Safety.

Best Consideration Date: 5/04/2025.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.