Program Manager Next Engineers RMSC (Adjunct Salaried)

Originally posted 5/1/26.

Summary: The Program Manager will lead the day-to-day implementation of the Next Engineers program in Grand Rapids a global initiative funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation and managed by FHI 360. As part of a broader project team responsible for overall program oversight this role focuses on execution and coordination of Engineering Discovery and Engineering Academy programming ensuring high-quality delivery strong partnerships and achievement of program targets. The Program Manager recruits and supports facilitators and coordinates college student assistants serving as the central point of coordination across university staff community partners GE Aerospace volunteers and FHI 360. This is a full-time year-round position that includes regular travel within the Grand Rapids area and program delivery during evenings and some weekends including monthly Saturday sessions during the academic year and summer programming.

About Next Engineers Program:
Next Engineers is a global initiative funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation and managed by FHI 360 designed to expand student awareness of and pathways into engineering careers. The program includes two core components: Engineering Discovery and Engineering Academy. Engineering Discovery introduces middle and early high school students to engineering through hands-on short-form experiences designed to build awareness and interest in engineering careers. Engineering Academy is a multi-year program for high school students that provides immersive design challenges career exploration and college readiness support to prepare students for engineering pathways after graduation. Curriculum for both programs is provided through the Next Engineers framework and implementation is expected to align with established program design and delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Implementation Leadership: Leads day-to-day execution of Engineering Discovery and Engineering Academy to ensure alignment with the Next Engineers framework approved work plan and performance targets.

• Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management: Oversees outreach and recruitment from targeted schools application review and selection processes to meet enrollment goals and ensure participation from target student populations.

• Facilitator Management and Support: Recruits onboards schedules and supports facilitators ensuring high-quality instruction strong classroom management and fidelity to program design.

• Volunteer Coordination: Collaborates with GE Aerospace partners to coordinate volunteer engagement and integrate industry exposure into program activities.

• Program Operations and Logistics: Manages all operational components including scheduling venue coordination transportation meals materials and event logistics to ensure smooth program delivery.

• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Maintains strong relationships with FHI 360 schools community organizations and families to support implementation recruitment and program success.

• Monitoring Evaluation and Data Management: Ensures implementation of data collection processes including attendance tracking surveys and program metrics maintaining accuracy compliance and alignment with evaluation requirements.

• Reporting and Compliance: Prepares and compiles required programmatic reports and supports financial documentation to meet subgrant and university requirements.

• Communications and Outreach Coordination: Works with communications staff to support marketing website updates social media and outreach efforts to promote program participation and visibility.

• Continuous Improvement and Work Planning: Monitors progress toward program goals leads annual and ongoing work planning and adjusts strategies based on data and stakeholder feedback.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in education engineering STEM-related field nonprofit management or a related discipline

• Demonstrated experience coordinating logistics in program coordination program management or youth development programs

• Demonstrated experience coordinating logistics for programs events or multi-day activities

• Experience working with middle school and/or high school student populations

• Experience supporting recruitment outreach or participant engagement efforts

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

• Experience working with community partners schools or external stakeholders

• Ability to collect manage and report program data with attention to accuracy and detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support program delivery

Salary/Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $60000

Benefits are effective on the first day of employment!

• Medical: High deductible plan with HSA or a standard PPO plan available

• Tuition is waived for undergraduate and graduate courses

• Work Life Program to assist in achieving a balanced life between work and personal needs

To see more: to Apply:
A complete application must include:

• a cover letter addressing qualifications your motivation to take this position and your approach to supporting and engaging students from a variety of backgrounds in this role

• résumé

• contact information for three professional references

The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically in the same file location. If you need technical assistance email Human Resources at Email questions about the position to Larry Wyn at

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline: EOB May 15 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).

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