Job Posting Title: Program Coordinator
Department: Housing
Location: 2400 Wellesley Dr NE STE 300
Pay: $54,018.00 - $85,363.00
Close Date: August 12, 2025 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. GENERAL The Program Coordinator performs administrative and educational work in the planning, development, and implementation of assigned programs. Develops, organizes, administers, and evaluates program activities and services. Provides technical guidance to program staff, departments, community members, and program participants. Coordinates one or more specialized programs in compliance with federal and state laws, as well as department policies and procedures. Trains and evaluates staff and volunteers, monitors performance, ensures accurate and timely data entry, and reports deficiencies in program-related data.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FUNCTIONAL AREAS
HOUSING - Coordinate and monitor residential construction and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Assist in the administration of federal, state, and local grant programs, including tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Process vendor invoices and reimbursements; maintain accurate financial and program documentation.
- Serve as a point of contact for contractors, community partners, and residents involved in rehabilitation housing programs.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor operations and staff activities related to complex housing subsidy programs.
- Work with management to develop and implement program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; recommend system improvements and ensure adherence to established standards.
- Evaluate program performance and recommend updates to procedures or systems; assist in developing new program elements and modifications.
- Oversee file maintenance, application completeness, and distribution of rental housing availability.
- Interact with staff, landlords, social workers, and clients to address concerns, resolve problems, and share housing-related information across the community.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and information in accordance with County policy.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Two (2) years of work experience as it pertains to the purpose of the positions.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
- Complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.
- Depending on assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and maintain while employed in this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS - All essential duties are performed mostly indoors, with some positions performing functions in an outdoor and field setting.
- Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Duties are performed on a dry, even surface, which may be carpeted or tile.
- Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS - Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
- Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.