Continuing Education; CE) Program Manager

Position Title Continuing Education (CE) Program Manager

Job Category

Job Category S11

Job Type

Job Type Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title

Supervisor's Title Dean of Continuing Education

Location

Location Blong Technology Center, Davenport (12)

Job Description

The Continuing Education Program Manager is responsible for supporting and expanding non-credit workforce training programs that address business, industry, and community needs. This position will provide additional capacity across multiple program areas, assisting with the management and growth of established offerings while leading the development of new programs in strategically important fields.

A key focus of this role is the growth of Information Technology programming, including identifying workforce needs, developing curriculum, building employer partnerships, recruiting instructors, and launching industry-relevant training and credentialing opportunities. The position works collaboratively with other program managers to strengthen existing programs and expand the division’s ability to respond to emerging workforce demands.

This position is funded through WTED and supports strategic growth initiatives in high-demand sectors, including Information Technology, Manufacturing, Safety, and other workforce-focused training areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. ·
• Must have at least three years project and/or program management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize data, work independently and meet deadlines, and work accurately under pressure. ·
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to recruit, train and retain a talented pool of part-time instructors or staff.
• Successful candidate must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must possess computer proficiency using various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

• At least five years project and/or program management experience
• Demonstration of project management proficiency
• Technical knowledge in the area of information technology
• At least one year of supervisory experience or experience successfully leading teams

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary $62,900.00 - $78,700.00/Year

• Develop curriculum, administer and schedule continuing education training programs for appropriate occupational fields and industries and subject areas as assigned.
• Partner with Business Solutions Consultants to create customized noncredit training programs for local business and industry.
• When necessary, go on sales calls with a Business Solutions Consultant and attend industry events.
• Responsible for recruitment, selection and management of Continuing Education instructors. Responsible for securing and managing Continuing Education instructors to make sure goals are being met. Including working with team members to devise new, innovative approaches to finding and retaining a diverse pool of high-quality instructors.
• Responsible for negotiating and documenting contracts and working with the EICC Business Office to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Responsible for needs assessments, program analysis/selection, analysis of trends and research and development of new and innovative…