Continuing Education (CE) Program Manager

EICC Portal • Davenport, IA

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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 capacity across multiple program areas by helping manage and grow established offerings and leading the development of programs in strategically important fields.

A key focus is growing Information Technology programming. This includes 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 position supports strategic growth initiatives in high-demand sectors, including Information Technology, Manufacturing, Safety, and other workforce-focused training areas. The role operates in a professional office environment and involves routine use of standard office equipment. Physical activities include occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing as necessary, as well as prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

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.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain a talented pool of part-time instructors or staff.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite applications.

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 managing and growing established program offerings across multiple program areas.
• Lead 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.
• Recruit, train, and retain a talented pool of part-time instructors or staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level