07-26 Program Manager, Professional and Continuing Education

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

36d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager, CSU Professional & Continuing Education, leads the planning, implementation, and growth of in-person and online noncredit courses and certificate programs within an assigned portfolio. This role is responsible for generating revenue by strategically expanding, enhancing, and maintaining noncredit programs delivered through CSU Professional & Continuing Education. The Program Manager collaborates closely with partners, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop high-quality, sustainable, and targeted offerings for Professional & Continuing Education learners and to advocate for learner needs and quality offerings. Success in this role requires deep understanding of CSU Goals, partner goals, noncredit standards, and learner needs. As a key representative of the CSU Learning Innovation Team and CSU Professional & Continuing Education, this position fosters strong internal and external relationships and exercises sound judgment to advance institutional goals. The role also oversees complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, budget, and timeline objectives. This position is eligible for hybrid/in-office work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in communications, business, education, liberal arts, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in online/distance higher education innovation and management.
Experience working in program management, development, recruitment/retention role within a higher education distance education or continuing education unit.
Experience communicating, collaborating and problem solving with faculty and or external partners to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to: Align program strategy with institutional priorities and workforce needs. Apply labor market data and stakeholder insight to shape offerings. Operate effectively in dynamic, cross-functional environments. Communicate effectively with leaders across sectors.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Learning Innovation Team will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the higher education continuing education environment.
Proven success influencing policy, investment, or programmatic direction in a strategic context
Experience with program/course instructional development process.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong project planning and organizational skills.
Experience identifying, creating, and executing strategic partnerships.
Understanding of emerging instructional technologies including competency and skills-based digital badging platforms
Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate/ interpret program data.
Strong, positive customer service skills including the ability to positively interact with learners, faculty, colleagues, industry partners, and customers.
Strong ability to develop and manage internal and external processes.
Ability to initiate and execute complex projects with little or no oversight.
Ability to interpret evaluative program data to determine progress on initiatives.
Ability to work ethically with confidential information.
Expertise acquiring partnerships through regular phone, email or other communication vehicles.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, implementation, and growth of in-person and online noncredit courses and certificate programs within an assigned portfolio.
Generating revenue by strategically expanding, enhancing, and maintaining noncredit programs delivered through CSU Professional & Continuing Education.
Collaborates closely with partners, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop high-quality, sustainable, and targeted offerings for Professional & Continuing Education learners and to advocate for learner needs and quality offerings.
Fosters strong internal and external relationships and exercises sound judgment to advance institutional goals.
Oversees complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, budget, and timeline objectives.

Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

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