Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to recruit, support, and motivate volunteers.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday and Salesforce helpful.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in program coordination, supervision, or related field.
• Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
• A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva or similar design platforms (e.g., Adobe Express, Piktochart) preferred.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or adult learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a long-range strategic vision aligned with Calvin University’s mission.
• Lead strategic planning efforts with the CALL Board and university leadership.
• Build partnerships with national lifelong learning organizations to inform programming.
• Serve as primary liaison with university administration, faculty, and Advancement partners.
• Plan and implement courses, lectures, travel programs, and events.
• Supervise CALL staff and ensure effective team operations.
• Engage the CALL Board and committees in program strategy and development.
• Strengthen volunteer participation through structured support and alignment with goals.
• Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures.
• Initiate partnerships and programming to expand engagement among diverse populations.
• Identify emerging educational topics and recruit qualified instructors.
• Ensure consistency and quality across in‑person, digital, and hybrid program modalities.
• Implement technologies that enhance program delivery and participant communication.
• Develop and manage marketing strategies promoting CALL programs, events, and membership growth.
• Produce and oversee digital and print communications, including newsletters and promotional content.
• Maintain CALL website content and recommend improvements to increase engagement.
• Coordinate with University Marketing, IT, and Advancement Communications for brand consistency.
• Manage communication timelines for program launches and organizational updates.
• Cultivate partnerships with community and lifelong learning organizations to expand outreach.
• Demonstrated leadership in operational planning, staff supervision, and team development.
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with volunteers, faculty, university offices, and community partners.
• Apply data‑driven evaluation methods to ensure continuous improvement of programs.
• Demonstrate initiative, cultural competency, teamwork, and strong communication.
• Show measurable contributions to program visibility through ongoing marketing assessment and implementation.