Continuing Education Program Manager
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Position Title:
Continuing Education Program ManagerJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Cont Edu Prog MgrJob Duties:
This Program Manager position is expected to support SCEs commitment to leading change through competency-based programming promoting local and global collaborations and introducing innovative programming to remain current with customer needs and changes in the workplace world.
The primary responsibility of this Program Manager is to engage with employers in corporate and non-profit organizations to identify unmet training needs for businesses and conference roles. Additionally the Program Manager will collaborate with current customers and corporate partners to maintain and expand public and customized courses and certificates in areas such as Project Management and Agile. This role also involves developing and delivering courses to meet workforce development needs. The position includes organizing the Women Leaders Conference which is expected to host 450 in-person attendees and 100 virtual participants as well as assisting in recruiting sponsors for the event.
Under general supervision and reporting to the Continuing Education Associate Director the position leads and supervises all aspects of department programming and is expected to perform a wide variety of complex duties exercising good judgment and demonstrating a high level of professionalism and effectiveness in successfully supporting the delivery of face- to-face and online noncredit courses.
Communication and working collaboratively with the business community professional organizations instructors participants staff and student workers are critical to the success of the programs.
Ability to work in the office; hybrid work opportunities may be reviewed after six months of employment
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage project management agile scrum technology and organize a large conference with many stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with local businesses technology healthcare and manufacturing sectors as well as professional organizations to understand needs and trends.
Oversee day-to-day program details including instructor contracts enrollment management and delivery logistics.
Meet with potential and current participants to discuss their training needs and career goals.
Set the strategy and manage all aspects of the annual Women Leaders Conference including leading the internal team and advisory council. Collaborate with the development director to secure sponsorships set levels develop relationships and fulfill commitments to sponsors.
Identify training gaps to meet employer needs in high-demand business areas such as project management agile marketing and workforce development.
Create new courses and programs to prepare individuals for in-demand jobs and recruit hire and coach instructors with relevant expertise.
Collaborate with custom program specialists to write and submit training proposals for customized training and generate additional program revenue.
Monitor enrollments evaluate program activity and collaborate with SCE marketing staff to develop strategic marketing plans including defining audiences and writing course descriptions.
Schedule public courses and customized training programs for corporations including conferences (instructors participants rooms refreshments and materials).
Develop and manage program budgets with the associate director ensuring positive financial outcomes and overall profitability.
Assess and evaluate program/course relevance instructors course content and workforce needs and make changes as necessary.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- May monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures
- Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the non-credit program in alignment with the strategic plan
- Supervises the implementation of non-credit continuing education-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
- May exercise supervisory authority including hiring transferring suspending promoting managing conduct and performance discharging assigning rewarding disciplining and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
- Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new non-credit programs or services
Department:
The School of Continuing Education (SCE) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) seeks applications for a Continuing Education Program Manager.
Who We Are: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsins second-largest university with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UWM celebrates values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: School of Continuing Education is the largest provider of professional development in Southeastern Wisconsin providing year-round lifelong learning through varied venues in our state-of-the-art classrooms in downtown Milwaukee onsite at business locations online and other unique locations.
Compensation:
What We Offer: This full-time fixed-term non-teaching academic staff position offers a competitive salary with a hiring range of $54000 to $58000. Individual candidates experience education and qualifications will determine the appropriate starting rate at the time of hire. As part of UWMs commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences employees are provided with benefits to benefit you and your life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation sick leave (with no expiration) personal holiday and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Three years of relevant work experience including business project management agile technology and organizing and coordinating conferences of various scales
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain flexible hours including evenings and weekends when necessary to support programs
Proven project management experience demonstrating the ability to successfully plan and execute deadline-driven projects with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in business development technology project management/agile conferences and marketing
Masters degree or certification in related fields such as adult education business project management/agile or marketing
Experience working in a higher education environment; adult programming responsibilities are a plus
Proficiency in web technology with documented experience posting and updating websites; experience with Canvas software and WordPress is a plus
Online technology experience facilitating programs or large interactive meetings using platforms such as Teams and Zoom
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships
Experience managing programs that generate revenue to cover expenses including instructor fees course materials and overhead
Experience monitoring program budgets to maintain positive cash flow
How to Apply:
All applicants are to apply online by October 15th 2025. UWM will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Additionally applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications experience and knowledge as it specifically relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as well as why you are interested in applying for this position. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting them.
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWM will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records law. In certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clergy Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clergy Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Contact Information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Dani Steiner at
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law.UWMwill not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
