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State of New Mexico

Administrative Operations Manager II / Hunger Initiative Coordinator

State of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503


$36.09 - $57.75 Hourly

$75,072 - $120,115 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant Lists may be screened more than once.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Our Vision

Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.Our Mission

We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.Our Goals

Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.Why does the job exist?

The Administrative Operations Manager II / Hunger Initiative Coordinator will:

Lead a number of initiatives designed to alleviate poverty;Lead the Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund and new projects assigned to the department.How does it get done?

The Administrative Operations Manager II / Hunger Initiative Coordinator is responsible for:

Developing two strategic plans corresponding to each initiative in collaboration with state agencies and community stakeholders;Coordinating internal and external meeting, conducting research, drafting policy recommendations and stakeholder engagement.Who are the customers?

Citizens of New Mexico;Providers.Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

Knowledge of New Mexico State Statutes and New Mexico Medicaid;Experience working with Microsoft Office 365;Experience in project management principles;Ability to meet strict deadlines, change priorities, work independently, make informed decisions and deliver exceptional customer service;Ability to critically think and problem solve;Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Experience overseeing technical implementations;Experience managing a large program or project that includes strategic planning, communicating, developing and implementing programs and services;Experience interacting with federal and state agencies as well as large span of interested parties.

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

12 years of experience 2 Associate's degree

AND

10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree

AND

8 years of experience 4 Master's degree

AND

6 years of experience 5 PhD degree

AND

4 years of experience• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.

Must obtain a Defensive drivers' certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.