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June 1, 2026

Executive Director Position Description for the Developmental Disabilities Council

Executive Director

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New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council (NMDDC)

The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead statewide efforts that promote advocacy, systems change, and capacity building to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Developmental Disability Council and is responsible for carrying out the powers and duties assigned to the Council under New Mexico law and the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act).

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the Council’s advocacy, systems change, and capacity-building efforts;
• Achieves the goals in the Council’s five-year State Plan;
• Oversees:
  o Spending of federal and state funds;
  o The Office of Guardianship, the Office of the Special Education Ombud, the Center-for Self-Advocacy, and Supportive Decision-Making programs;
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates staff,
• Ensures compliance with statutory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, public policy, social services, law, education, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership or management experience in a health or human services related organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving people with developmental disabilities and their families
• Lived experience with disability (self or family member) or significant experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Experience in disability services, developmental disabilities programs, or disability advocacy.

About the Council

The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council works to promote advocacy, leadership, and systemic change so individuals with developmental disabilities can live meaningful lives in their communities.

Application Instructions

Please submit the listed documents to:

NM Developmental Disabilities Council HR
Email: DDC.HR@ddc.nm.gov
ATTN: Executive Director Position

Include the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Writing Sample
• Resume with details on experience in providing services to people with developmental disabilities and working with state agencies and policymakers.

Application Period: Open

The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and family members of individuals with disabilities to apply.