Customized Training Program Manager

Skagit Valley College•Mount Vernon, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Customized Training Program Manager is a grant-funded project position that supports the development, implementation, and administration of customized training and continuing education programs within the Business and Community Education Department. This position serves as a key liaison between the College, employers, instructors, and students to ensure high-quality program delivery that meets workforce and industry needs. Primary responsibilities include managing customized training projects; supporting grant implementation, compliance, and reporting requirements; managing contracts, budgets, and program documentation; and facilitating communication among internal and external partners. The position also manages the delivery of continuing education offerings, including non-credit certificates, professional development courses, and continuing education programs. The role ensures programs are delivered efficiently, align with institutional priorities and funding requirements, and provide meaningful learning opportunities that support regional economic and workforce development. This position is 80% full-time, working 32 hours per week onsite at the Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon Campus. This is a temporary grant-funded position through June 30, 2027. The extension of the position is dependent on the continuation of funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, public administration, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, training programs, or a related field
Experience developing partnerships with community, business, or industry partners
Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email)
Experience supporting grant-funded programs or contract training
Experience with contracts, budgeting, or compliance processes
Ability to travel locally

Nice To Haves

Experience in a community or technical college environment
Knowledge of workforce development systems or industry training programs

Responsibilities

Implement customized training and non-credit workforce programs
Manage training schedules, instructor assignments, and program logistics using internal systems and communication tools to support efficient program delivery
Manage faculty, trainers, subcontractors, and business partners, including onboarding new trainers, to ensure high-quality programs are delivered as planned
Monitors program timelines, tracks completion of required deliverables, and oversees implementation of evaluations and surveys to support continuous program improvement
Serve as a liaison between the College and regional businesses, industry partners, and external agencies to support customized training programs
Communicate with employers to coordinate training activities and respond to program needs
Identify training opportunities and supporting development of customized training solutions
Maintain ongoing communication through email, phone, and in-person or virtual meetings
Manage contracts from initiation through completion, including routing, execution, and updates
Manage program budgets and expenditures using spreadsheets and financial tracking tools
Ensure expenditures align with funding requirements and approved budgets
Prepare and submit budget updates or revisions as needed
Develop and implement community education and non-credit professional development programs
Manage scheduling, coordination, and program logistics
Lead outreach and promotional efforts in collaboration with staff