Program Manager, Collaborative Language Program

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Madison, OH - USA

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Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Program Manager Collaborative Language Program

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Academic Program Manager

Job Duties:

This position plays a critical role in supporting program operationsfacilitatingcross-campus collaborationmaintainingcore systems and communication structures providing leadership in language pedagogy and contributing to the strategic direction and program growth. The Program Manager serves as a central resource for faculty advisors staff and students involved in the Collaborative Language Program ensuring consistent practicesaccurateinformation and seamless experiences across institutions.

The position has an anticipated start date of July 1 2026.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Working in close collaboration with the CLP Steering Committee the Program Manager contributes to the Universities of Wisconsins broader mission to expand access to high-quality world languages education.

Program Oversight & Strategy

  • Provide comprehensive management and strategic oversight of a portfolio of world language courses collectively called the Collaborative Language Program.

  • Develop and implement annual goals growth strategies and process improvements aligned with organizational UW university and CLP priorities.

  • Monitor program performance using key metrics; identify and implement pedagogical or technological enhancements to support impact efficiency and relevance.

  • Identify opportunities for program and service improvements and contribute to the integration and onboarding of new UW partners.

  • Provide strategic leadership in growing a multi-campus course-sharing platform envisioning the model as a prototype for future course sharing across the UWs.

  • Provide guidance and support for language pedagogy including as needed one-on-one support to language faculty and design/implementation of shared courses

Project Management & Cross-functional Leadership

  • Serve as the lead liaison among internal teams and campus faculty campus administration campus advisors and OPLR to ensure accurate program delivery and adherence to quality standards.

  • Maintain strong transparent communication and facilitate meetings and collaborative decision-making with the Steering Committee in the coordination of course offerings and supports.

  • Both lead and contribute to multi-stakeholder projects involving internal teams (marketing recruitment instructional design student services) and campus faculty and administrators.

  • Drive efficiency by establishing and managing systems to align program operations with campus processes for course offerings admissions and student support.

  • Collaborate with peers across program areas to share best practices and implement initiatives that strengthen the overall portfolio.

  • Manage program budgets and ensure that revenue targets are met and expense limits are not exceeded.

  • Foster a culture of trust collaboration and mutual accountability within and across OPLR teams and UW partners.

Program Operations & Coordination

  • Develop maintain and update a centralized administrative database for course offerings course enrollments instructors of record and program metrics across participating institutions. These data collection and reporting functions will be coordinated with OPLRs data team.

  • Manage data integrity and reporting across UW partners; reconcile enrollment data each semester and coordinate student data transfers with UW campuses and OPLR.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for course scheduling enrollment management and registration timelines accounting for campus-specific processes and policies.

  • Assist in the development of multi-year course schedules; provide historical data and forecasts to support planning.

  • Prepare reports and briefings for decision-makers regarding program performance trends and student outcomes.

  • Evaluate and analyze course and language program assessment activities for course quality desired goals and learning outcomes.

POSITION DESCRIPTION CLARIFICATION

This position description represents a general outline of job duties expectations responsibilities and qualifications. It is not intended to be comprehensive in addition this position is likely to evolve over time and therefore the position description may not fully reflect the precise nature of the position at a future point in time.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

  • Ability to quickly develop working knowledge innew contentareasleveragingpartnerships and subject matter experts to ensure program quality.

  • Strong project managementand administrationskills and ability to lead complex initiatives from planning through execution.

  • Success working collaboratively withacademic and non-academicstakeholders.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on clarity transparency and shared goals.

  • Creative problem-solving abilities and comfort navigating change in dynamic environments.

  • Understanding of higher education systems and the needs of adult learners.

  • Interest in and commitment to innovation in online and lifelong learning.

Department:

Compensation:

TheProgram Manager Collaborative Languages Programis a full-time salaried exempt academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of$70000-$80000 commensuratewith the candidates education related experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree.

  • Minimum of three years of experience in higher education adultlearningor continuing education.

  • Demonstrated experience in program or project management preferably leading and contributing to multi-stakeholder projects involving internal teamsand external partners.

  • Exhibits strong organizational and administrative skills. Evidence of hands-on experience in data systems and process documentation.

  • Demonstrated success building constructive trust-centered relationships with partners and stakeholders with differing needs perspectives and goals fostering mutual understanding and effective working relationships.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to travel occasionallymainly inWisconsin.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in a world language languagepedagogyor a related field

  • Experience supporting online hybrid online or traditional and adultlearnerprograms

  • Familiarity with UW universities and policies and familiarity with general or specialized accreditation agencies

  • Experience with student advising instructional design collaboration or inter-institutional collaborations and coordination

  • Teaching experience as a language instructor

  • Ability to provide lead orfacilitateteaching professional development in language instruction

Work Location:

The business location is780 Regent St. Madison WI. Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available with a minimum in-office expectation of two days per month. Residency in/relocation to the state of Wisconsin is. Some in-statetravel formeetings will be. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration pleasesubmitapplication materials as soon aspossible.Applicantscreeningwillbeginimmediatelyand beongoingthrough11:59 pmApril 8 2026.However applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

To receive full consideration interested applicantsare required toapply online and provide a resume (PDF Format) and cover letteraddressingyour experienceand educationas it applies to allminimum and preferred qualifications(PDF Format).

Failing tosubmittherequired applicationdocuments may disqualify yourapplication.

Contact Information:

Questions may be addressed to:KristinaWilliston HR Generalist at.

Accommodation Request

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request by contacting .

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable the offer will be withdrawn or if you have started employment your employment will be terminated.

Employment Authorization

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on before or after the effective date of appointment.

Confidentiality

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

Benefits Information

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package review the Faculty Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.

Clery Act information

The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.


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