Job Description
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Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
Community Schools Bureau: Community schools are a whole child, comprehensive strategy to transform schools into places where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. As partners, they organize in-and-out of school resources, supports, and opportunities so that young people thrive. The New Mexico CS model closely follows research and up-to-date data on outcomes for CS and supports the full CS strategy and the 6 Key Practices.
There are currently 91 community schools with grant funding from NMPED. Including CS without this funding, there are an estimated 150 CS throughout NM. The NMPED CS team supports all of these community schools and all public schools (including charter schools) that wish to become a community school to support the whole child.
Why does the job exist?
The Financial Coordinator Advanced will plan and coordinate the Community Schools, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program and State Funded Out-of-School Time Programs, including internal and external logistics and reporting responsibilities. Devotes a substantial portion of time coordinating fiscal operations.
How does it get done?
This position will prepare for upcoming audits for state and federal grants. The current Community Schools Team needs fiscal support with state and federal grants for the program development in the team structure.
Who are the customers?
o New Mexico Students and Families: To ensure access to high-quality education and out-of-school time opportunities that support whole-student development.
o School Districts and Charter Schools: To provide strategic support, funding, guidance, and accountability.
o Community Partners: To build sustainable partnerships that contribute to the success of community schools and extended learning programs.
o State Leadership and Legislators: To support decision-making with data, fiscal accountability, and clear outcomes tied to legislative goals and funding mandates.
o NMPED Leadership: To align extended learning initiatives with the department's broader strategic priorities.
Ideal Candidate
o New Mexico Students and Families: To ensure access to high-quality education and out-of-school time opportunities that support whole-student development.
o School Districts and Charter Schools: To provide strategic support, funding, guidance, and accountability.
o Community Partners: To build sustainable partnerships that contribute to the success of community schools and extended learning programs.
o State Leadership and Legislators: To support decision-making with data, fiscal accountability, and clear outcomes tied to legislative goals and funding mandates.
o NMPED Leadership: To align extended learning initiatives with the department's broader strategic priorities.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration and four (4) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Julie Brenning, (505) 795-5526, 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.
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
Community Schools Bureau: Community schools are a whole child, comprehensive strategy to transform schools into places where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. As partners, they organize in-and-out of school resources, supports, and opportunities so that young people thrive. The New Mexico CS model closely follows research and up-to-date data on outcomes for CS and supports the full CS strategy and the 6 Key Practices.
There are currently 91 community schools with grant funding from NMPED. Including CS without this funding, there are an estimated 150 CS throughout NM. The NMPED CS team supports all of these community schools and all public schools (including charter schools) that wish to become a community school to support the whole child.
Why does the job exist?
The Financial Coordinator Advanced will plan and coordinate the Community Schools, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program and State Funded Out-of-School Time Programs, including internal and external logistics and reporting responsibilities. Devotes a substantial portion of time coordinating fiscal operations.
How does it get done?
This position will prepare for upcoming audits for state and federal grants. The current Community Schools Team needs fiscal support with state and federal grants for the program development in the team structure.
Who are the customers?
o New Mexico Students and Families: To ensure access to high-quality education and out-of-school time opportunities that support whole-student development.
o School Districts and Charter Schools: To provide strategic support, funding, guidance, and accountability.
o Community Partners: To build sustainable partnerships that contribute to the success of community schools and extended learning programs.
o State Leadership and Legislators: To support decision-making with data, fiscal accountability, and clear outcomes tied to legislative goals and funding mandates.
o NMPED Leadership: To align extended learning initiatives with the department's broader strategic priorities.
Ideal Candidate
o New Mexico Students and Families: To ensure access to high-quality education and out-of-school time opportunities that support whole-student development.
o School Districts and Charter Schools: To provide strategic support, funding, guidance, and accountability.
o Community Partners: To build sustainable partnerships that contribute to the success of community schools and extended learning programs.
o State Leadership and Legislators: To support decision-making with data, fiscal accountability, and clear outcomes tied to legislative goals and funding mandates.
o NMPED Leadership: To align extended learning initiatives with the department's broader strategic priorities.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration and four (4) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Julie Brenning, (505) 795-5526, 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Analysis Specialist (PED #10107765) position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Santa Fe offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
