Executive Education Program Manager

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Education Program Manager is responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of the Executive Education open-enrollment program portfolio. This position identifies Executive Education needs as indicated by the market/industry, collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to design relevant programs, and oversees program delivery from concept through evaluation. The Program Manager serves as a key liaison among faculty, participants, marketing, and operational partners to ensure high-quality learning experiences that meet market demand and achieve enrollment goals. Specific responsibilities include identifying and communicating Executive Education program needs, as indicated by industry; assisting with the development of a portfolio of innovative programs that evolve with industry and market demand; recruit, develop and support faculty as they develop Executive Education open enrollment programs; partner with the marketing director to effectively market programs; develop and maintain budgets, continuously reporting financial positions; manage program logistics and evaluations; oversee program implementation to ensure alignment with budget parameters and quality standards, and execute work with minimal supervision. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Communications, Adult Education, Higher Education, Organizational Leadership, Marketing, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience developing, coordinating, or managing training, professional development, educational, or workforce development programs
• Experience managing projects, events, or program logistics
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in executive education, corporate learning and development, workforce development, continuing education, or university-based professional education
• Experience collaborating with faculty, instructors, consultants, or subject matter experts
• Experience with program budgeting, enrollment management, and financial reporting
• Experience supervising student employees, temporary staff, or part-time employees
• Experience with marketing, program promotion, or participant recruitment strategies
• Experience translating market, industry, or stakeholder needs into programmatic solutions

Responsibilities

• Identifying and communicating Executive Education program needs, as indicated by industry
• Assisting with the development of a portfolio of innovative programs that evolve with industry and market demand
• Recruiting, developing, and supporting faculty as they develop Executive Education open enrollment programs
• Partnering with the marketing director to effectively market programs
• Developing and maintaining budgets, continuously reporting financial positions
• Managing program logistics and evaluations
• Overseeing program implementation to ensure alignment with budget parameters and quality standards
• Executing work with minimal supervision

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

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