Continuing Education (CE) Program Manager

EICC Portal•Davenport, IA

About The Position

The Continuing Education Program Manager supports and expands non-credit workforce training programs that address business, industry, and community needs. The role provides additional capacity across multiple program areas, helping manage and grow established offerings while leading the development of new programs in strategically important fields. A key focus is growing Information Technology programming by identifying workforce needs, developing curriculum, building employer partnerships, recruiting instructors, and launching industry-relevant training and credentialing opportunities. The position collaborates with other program managers to strengthen existing programs and expand the division’s ability to respond to emerging workforce demands. Funded through the Workforce Training and Economic Development (WTED) fund, the role 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.
At least three years of project and/or program management experience.
Ability to organize data, work independently, meet deadlines, and work accurately under pressure.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to recruit, train, and retain a talented pool of part-time instructors or staff.
Exceptional communication skills.
Computer proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing curriculum.
At least five years of project and/or program management experience.
Demonstrated project management proficiency.
Technical knowledge in 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 addressing business, industry, and community needs.
Assist with the management and growth of established program offerings across multiple areas.
Lead the development of new programs in strategically important fields.
Grow Information Technology programming by identifying workforce needs, developing curriculum, building employer partnerships, recruiting instructors, and launching training and credentialing opportunities.
Collaborate with other program managers to strengthen existing programs and respond to emerging workforce demands.
Support strategic growth initiatives in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Safety, and other workforce-focused training areas.

Benefits

Paid time off: 20 days of vacation, 14 sick days, and 2 personal days annually.
Paid holidays, including a week off in December.
Summer Fridays off, with shift rotation for positions requiring daily coverage.
Retirement plan with a 9.44% employer contribution through an IPERS or TIAA option; employees contribute 6.29%, with additional retirement options available.
Health, vision, and dental coverage.
Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account options.
Professional development and education reimbursement benefits.
State employee discounts for cell phones, hotels, museums, and other offerings.
Employee Assistance Program.