Continuing Education (CE) Program Manager
About The Position
The Continuing Education Program Manager is responsible for supporting and expanding non-credit workforce training programs that address business, industry, and community needs. This position will provide additional capacity across multiple program areas, assisting with the management and growth of established offerings while leading the development of new programs in strategically important fields. A key focus of this role is the growth of Information Technology programming, including identifying workforce needs, developing curriculum, building employer partnerships, recruiting instructors, and launching industry-relevant training and credentialing opportunities. The position works collaboratively with other program managers to strengthen existing programs and expand the division’s ability to respond to emerging workforce demands. This position is funded through WTED and supports strategic growth initiatives in high-demand sectors, including Information Technology, Manufacturing, Safety, and other workforce-focused training areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- At least three years project and/or program management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to organize data, work independently and meet deadlines, and work accurately under pressure.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to recruit, train and retain a talented pool of part-time instructors or staff.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Computer proficiency using various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite Applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing curriculum
- At least five years project and/or program management experience
- Demonstration of project management proficiency
- Technical knowledge in the area of information technology
- Budget management experience
- At least one year of supervisory experience or experience successfully leading teams
Responsibilities
- Support and expand non-credit workforce training programs.
- Manage and grow established program offerings.
- Lead the development of new programs in strategically important fields.
- Identify workforce needs in Information Technology.
- Develop curriculum for Information Technology programs.
- Build employer partnerships.
- Recruit instructors.
- Launch industry-relevant training and credentialing opportunities.
- Collaborate with other program managers to strengthen existing programs.
- Expand the division's ability to respond to emerging workforce demands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
