Program Administrator

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

6d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Extended Education Ventures (EEV) is a self-supporting unit within The University of Texas at Austin that enables the development, delivery, and promotion of continuing and professional education across the university. EEV strives to create a talented, inclusive workplace, following core values of Service, Collaboration, Belonging, Excellence, Future-focused, and Integrity. The Program Administrator reports to the Manager of Professional Programs and leads a portfolio of continuing and professional education programs, holding full ownership of vision, strategic direction, and end-to-end product development. This role combines strategic authority with hands-on execution, setting direction for current programs and future evolution, translating market intelligence and industry trends into high-impact learning products. The Product and Services team at Extended Education Ventures offers a blend of autonomy, flexibility, and strategic problem-solving. It is a highly-productive, highly-motivated team passionate about providing quality programming to help non-traditional students achieve their career goals. The team seeks an experienced professional to take full ownership of an assigned portfolio of programs and drive both current program performance and future product line vision. The role involves close collaboration with instructional designers, faculty, and subject matter experts to build and launch new offerings end-to-end.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience designing, developing, or delivering training or professional development for adult learners, including experience with end-to-end course development.
Demonstrated experience partnering with instructional designers, faculty, and subject matter experts to build curriculum from concept to launch.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and a track record of developing and executing a product or program vision, including planning for future product direction.
Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget management, P&L ownership, and financial analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
High degree of initiative and ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams and with external partners.
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Experience in higher education, workforce development, professional associations, or corporate training environments
Track record of launching or scaling multiple educational programs or professional development offerings, including leading products from concept through market launch
Experience directing the work of instructional designers or cross-functional project teams
Familiarity with program coordination, Project Management software and Learning Management Systems

Responsibilities

Lead the full product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and ongoing optimization, for an assigned portfolio of continuing and professional education programs, applying adult learning principles and design best practices.
Own and articulate a compelling product vision and multi-year growth strategy for current programs and future portfolio expansion.
Direct end-to-end course development from concept through launch, including curriculum architecture, content sequencing, and assessment design in close partnership with instructors, subject matter experts, and instructional designers.
Set project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and hold internal and external partners accountable.
Make data-informed decisions on pricing, positioning, and competitive differentiation.
Identify market opportunities and translate them into concrete business requirements, new program concepts, and program enhancements.
Serve as the primary relationship manager and decision-maker for vendors and instructors, including recruitment, contracting, performance oversight, and renewal or termination decisions.
Ensure curriculum quality and optimal student experience across all delivery channels, including relevant Learning Management Systems.
Provide hands-on operational leadership and real-time problem-solving as needed.
Serve as the definitive subject matter authority on market dynamics, industry standards, and program performance for the assigned portfolio.
Lead ongoing competitive analysis and needs assessments to keep programs relevant, differentiated, and future-ready.
Monitor industry trends through professional association engagement, expert networks, and current literature, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Ensure full compliance with applicable accreditation and university requirements.
Own full program financial performance: managing direct costs, producing P&L statements, setting financial goals, and delivering portfolio performance reports to leadership.
Use student evaluation data and program metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform decisions on future offerings.
Operate as a communicator, connector, and thought leader across the organization.
Build alignment with colleagues, unit directors, and senior leadership through regular, structured updates and strategic recommendations.
Lead cross-unit collaboration to advance shared goals and resolve challenges.
Represent the program portfolio in planning discussions on future product direction and organizational growth opportunities.
Maintain thorough documentation to support continuity, transparency, and accountability.