Program Manager

Payroll Title

CMTY EDUC SPEC 4

URBAN STUDIES & PLN

$65,800 - $90,400 / Year

Hybrid

Career

100%

Uncovered

1

Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

Program Manager

Extended Deadline:
Fri 3/13/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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This position will remain open until filled.

The UC San Diego Labor Center ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is administratively housed within the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (). The UC San Diego Labor Center strengthens and expands the labor movement through advanced research, education, and strategic partnerships with workers, labor organizations, policymakers, tribal organizations, and the broader San Diego region. We place the wellbeing of workers, their families, and their communities at the forefront of our curricula, community engagement, public programs and publications.

We focus attention on the unique socio-economic circumstances of the border region, including large binational and refugee communities and Indigenous nations in the region. Our research offers innovative policy perspectives on work and workers while our worker‑centered approach advances the goals of fair working conditions, living wages, and climate, gender, and racial justice.

The Program Manager will work full‑time closely with the Labor Center’s Executive Director, Faculty Director, and labor and community partners to plan, implement, and evaluate Labor Center programming for students and community members. The Program Manager will be responsible for existing programming – including, the Labor Summer Fellowship – and developing new programs to build and strengthen the school‑to‑movement program through education, community building, and holistic development that serves diverse communities.

Additionally the Program Manager will assist in developing and managing the internal and external communications infrastructure and strategy for the Labor Center.

The Labor Center Executive Director provides overall supervision for the Program Manager. Incumbent coordinates closely with the Executive Director but is expected to work with minimal supervision, demonstrate considerable organizational skills, and work effectively and collaboratively in a team.

Uses advanced technical expertise and program management concepts to analyze and develop state‑wide training deliverables and evaluate progress towards goals and objectives. Works on highly complex program training issues, where analysis of situations requires an in‑depth evaluation and understanding of program strategies and objectives. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for program development, data analysis, and progress. Serves as "lead" and subject matter expert.

• Occasional overtime including evenings and weekends may be required.

• Demonstrated experience working with labor, racial, indigenous, and economic justice organizations.
• Experience and in‑depth knowledge of current community educational programs and trends.
• Experience coordinating education and events in social justice and community settings.
• Experience and knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at the university level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative, financial, and other program operations are compliant with funders, university policies, and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience to identify deliverables that require time‑sensitive submission and creates tracking sheets to monitor progress and completion.
• Advanced experience…