Program Manager,Sr

Position Overview

Program Manager, Sr. – Precision Ranching outreach and project coordination at the Jornada Experimental Range, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Staff Full-time (1.0 FTE). Closing:
Mar 27 2026 - 23:55 MDT.

Department Contact: Samantha Lish, , slish

The Jornada Experimental Range is seeking a Program Manager, Sr. to plan, organize, and implement precision ranching outreach activities and oversee project timelines, coordinating outreach with ranchers and partner organizations, and supporting communication among researchers, extension staff, ranch producers, and agency partners.

• Position Title: Program Manager, Sr.
• College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station
• Department: 317250-JORNADA EXPER RANGE HEADQUARTERS
• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience
• Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit Announcement: NOT a bargaining unit position with AFSCME
• Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Standard (M-F, 8-5)

*** THIS IS A INITIALLY A ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED; CONTINGENT UPON EXTERNAL FUNDING ***

*** MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR EVENTS DURING HOT, COLD, AND/OR WINDY WEATHER ***

• Implement and coordinate project activities, including establishing the Precision Ranching (PR) Knowledge Exchange Network and overseeing project outputs and deliverables.
• Work closely with project members, existing and new PR clients, and members at the tribal demonstration site.
• Support communication among project leadership, organize and manage meetings and field days, assist with training and outreach materials.
• Support surveys and interviews of producers, coordinate training events, collaborate with federal partners, and manage administrative and reporting tasks and deadlines.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Associate's Degree + 9 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree + 7 years relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Rangeland Science, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field.
• Experience with rangeland management, beef cattle systems, Extension, applied natural resource management, or similar work.
• Experience working directly with ranchers, producer groups, or land‑management practitioners.
• Familiarity with precision ranching technologies.
• Ability to organize events, coordinate multi‑partner activities, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote ranch locations.
• Strong writing and organization skills.

• Environment: Typical interior/office work environment.
• Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
• Lifting Requirements: Handling average-weight objects up to 10 pounds; some standing or walking.
• Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The electronic application is the
* official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non‑merit factor.