Manager, Center for Learning and Professional Development

• 503890
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at:
  Aug 14 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact: Breanna Garza,  bgarza/Bill Dial, bdial

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

New Mexico State University s Center for Learning and Professional Development is seeking an experienced manager to lead impactful programs that support the growth of faculty, staff, and the broader NMSU community. If you bring a background in training, organizational development, or continuing education, and a genuine interest in helping people reach their potential, this is a role worth exploring.

NMSU offers competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and the chance to do work that genuinely matters to the communities of New Mexico.

Position Details

Position Title: Manager, Center for Learning and Professional Development

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530350-CENTER FOR LEARNING & PROF. DEV.

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $67,161.67 - $73,877.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Associate Vice President/CHRO, this position manages the various programs, including but not limited to professional development events, workshop events, new employee onboarding and offboarding, and service excellence program and all other programming offered by the Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD). The incumbent assists the CHRO with ensuring the department’s goals and objectives are accomplished efficiently and effectively.

The incumbent provides leadership and guidance to the department staff and may work closely with University leadership to help train, coach, and recognize employees. The incumbent provides feedback to the CHRO on the day-to-day performance of department staff. The incumbent manages the department’s workflow, projects, programs, events, and performance items to achieve the unit goals successfully. In addition, the incumbent conducts need assessments, designs curriculum, facilitates workshops live and online, and evaluates programs and learning for all staff employees.

The incumbent will work closely with the CHRO to evolve the strategic direction of the department and expand the department’s learning and development opportunities for all faculty and staff. The incumbent values the unique and various attributes of the University employee and student community to help provide a connection between the employee and the Institution. The incumbent builds and nurtures relationships to create connecting and collaborative partnerships with all levels of the institution and fosters a learning culture and community for all faculty and staff.

Qualifications

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as Human Resources, Education, Business Leadership, Management, Event Management, or Communications from a regionally accredited college and/or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3 years of related experience in Learning and Development, Talent Development, Performance Management, Human Resources, a related field, including 1-2 years of experience supervising others in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

1 year of LMS administrator experience.

6 months to 1 year of experience utilizing Workday or other HRIS Platform.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Certificate in Learning and Development, Curriculum Development, Human Resources, or specific curriculum for adult education.

Certification in curriculum design or e-learning design curriculum.

4-5 years of experience in Learning and Development or Talent Development with adults.

2-3 Years Of Experience Supervising Others.

1-2 years of experience in Higher Education.

2 years of experience…