[Jobs] Fwd: Job Opportunity - New Mexico

[David Andrews]

>  NEW MEXICO COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND      The State of New Mexico is
>an Equal Opportunity Employer  Job Title:  Deputy Director Category:
>  Governor's Exempt Location:  Alamogordo, New Mexico Starting
>Salary:  $62,500 minimum to $80,000 maximum per year (depending upon
>experience) Date Closed: 9/15/2006    Job Description: The Deputy
>Director is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management
>of the Commission's Orientation Center, and the administration of
>the Independent Living/Older Blind program. The position will
>oversee a staff of nineteen at the Orientation Center, which serves
>a diverse group of persons who are blind, including students
>attending the regular center program, youth attending a summer
>program, and senior citizens attending senior week programs. The
>Orientation Center is located in Alamogordo, a pleasant community in
>southern New Mexico that is a short drive from Las Cruces and El
>Paso. The Deputy Director shall be responsible to operate a program
>that instills positive attitudes about blindness, while being
>sensitive to the needs of each individual student.  The position
>will also supervise the Administrator of the Independent
>Living/Older Blind program, who in turn supervises ten
>Rehabilitation Teachers. The Deputy Director will in this capacity
>be responsible for providing independent living skills throughout
>New Mexico, including serving a rapidly growing population of
>seniors who are losing their vision. He or  she will also be
>responsible for the preparation and management of the corresponding
>budgets.   The Deputy Director will be a key part of a dynamic
>management team, will coordinate and work with all aspects of the
>agency, will possess the skills and abilities normally required of
>such a position, and will possess the ability to adapt to changing
>circumstances. He or she will also be expected to represent the
>agency on various boards and advisory bodies. Minimum Education:
>Bachelor's degree       Minimum Experience: Two years experience in
>management or the equivalent Desired Experience:  A graduate degree
>in Rehabilitation, Education, Law, Social Work, Management, or other
>related field; at least five years professional experience in
>programs providing services to persons with disabilities; extensive
>knowledge of the assistive technology and alternative techniques
>used by persons who are blind; extensive knowledge alternative
>techniques used by persons who are blind; extensive knowledge of the
>Rehab Act and other disability laws; and a demonstrated commitment
>to advancing the rights and opportunities of persons who are blind.
>     Applicants with a disability who may need an accommodation to
>participate in the interview process should make such an
>accommodation request at the time they are contacted to schedule an
>interview.      Submit application packet either by U.S. Mail or
>email to Evelyn Blair, Administrator, Human Resources Department,
>New Mexico Commission for the Blind, 2200 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque,
>NM 87106, evelyn.blair at state.nm.us, 505-841-8844 extension 272.
>Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three
>professional references.  Submissions will not be accepted after
>5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 9/15/2006.





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