Ex Off,Crim/Juv Jst Coord Cncl - req# 32689
Job Description
Ex Off,Crim/Juv Jst Coord Cncl
| Requisition ID | req32689 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Ex Off,Crim/Juv Jst Coord Cncl |
| Position Grade | 16 |
| Position Summary | The New Mexico Sentencing Commission (NMSC) through the University of New Mexico (UNM) seeks applicants for the Executive Director position. NMSC is a state funded commission housed at UNM Institute for Social Research. The Commission is made up of 27 representatives from the criminal and juvenile justice systems, including members of the Executive and Judicial branches, legislators’ appointees, law enforcement officials, criminal defense attorneys, and citizens. The commission serves as a policy resource to the state providing both research and legal analysis. Funding for the position is available through 6/30/2025. Under supervision and direction of the Governor’s appointed NM Sentencing Commission Chair, the Executive Director runs the day-to-day operations of the commission’s nine staff members. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership in the establishment and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and programs, and manages all administrative, financial, and contractual functions associated with the commission’s activities. Specific responsibilities pursuant to 9-3-10D NMSA 1978 include: Coordinates staffing resources for the full commission and its Executive, Reform, Juvenile, Legislative and Grant subcommittees. Acts as the commission’s primary point of contact with the legislature, judiciary and executive agencies by providing representation and expertise in criminal and juvenile justice policy and legislative issues. Oversees the commission’s research work. Facilitates the sharing of criminal justice data in coordination with the Administrative of the Courts Judicial Information Division. Manages the commission’s approximately 4-million-dollar budget, which includes oversight of 30+ grants awarded pursuant to the Crime Reduction Grant Act. |
| Conditions of Employment | |
| Minimum Qualifications | Master's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. |
| Preferred Qualifications | J.D. and/or Master's degree with 5-10 years’ experience in the criminal and juvenile justice areas. |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Institute for Social Research (931C) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | 6/30/2025 |
| Status | Exempt |
| Pay | Monthly: $6,744.40 -$10,833.33 |
| Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
| ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
| Background Check Required | Yes |
| For Best Consideration Date | 3/17/2025 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | No |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Cover letter and resume/application |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |
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