Customized Training Program Manager

The Opportunity: The Customized Training Program Manager is a grant-funded project position that supports the development implementation and administration of customized training and continuing education programs within the Business and Community Education Department. This position serves as a key liaison between the College employers instructors and students to ensure high-quality program delivery that meets workforce and industry needs.

Primary responsibilities include managing customized training projects; supporting grant implementation compliance and reporting requirements; managing contracts budgets and program documentation; and facilitating communication among internal and external partners. The position also manages the delivery of continuing education offerings including non-credit certificates professional development courses and continuing education programs. The role ensures programs are delivered efficiently align with institutional priorities and funding requirements and provide meaningful learning opportunities that support regional economic and workforce development.

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Customized Training Program Management

• Implement customized training and non-credit workforce programs;
• Manage training schedules instructor assignments and program logistics using internal systems and communication tools to support efficient program delivery;
• Manage faculty trainers subcontractors and business partners including onboarding new trainers to ensure high-quality programs are delivered as planned;
• Monitors program timelines tracks completion of required deliverables and oversees implementation of evaluations and surveys to support continuous program improvement.

• Serve as a liaison between the College and regional businesses industry partners and external agencies to support customized training programs;
• Communicate with employers to coordinate training activities and respond to program needs;
• Identify training opportunities and supporting development of customized training solutions;
• Maintain ongoing communication through email phone and in-person or virtual meetings.

• Manage contracts from initiation through completion including routing execution and updates;
• Manage program budgets and expenditures using spreadsheets and financial tracking tools;
• Ensure expenditures align with funding requirements and approved budgets;
• Prepare and submit budget updates or revisions as needed.

• Develop and implement community education and non-credit professional development programs;
• Manage scheduling coordination and programlogistics;
• Lead outreach and promotional efforts in collaboration with staff.

• Workforce development customized training continuing education and community education program operations;
• Budget tracking contract administration and basic financial management practices;
• Workforce development customized training continuing education and community education program operations;
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Coordinating logistics schedules meetings and training events;
• Utilizing technology and software applications to support program administration and communication;
• Budget tracking spreadsheet management and financial recordkeeping;
• Contract coordination and administrative process management;
• Collecting organizing and analyzing data to support reporting and decision-making.

• Coordinate multiple workforce and community education programs simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail;
• Interpret and apply grant requirements policies procedures and funding guidelines;
• Monitor project timelines deliverables budgets and contractual obligations;
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences including employers instructors community partners and college personnel;
• Work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative team;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with business and industry partners;
• Analyze information identify issues and recommend solutions;
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion;
• Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business communications education public administration or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Two (2) years of experience in program coordination workforce development training programs or a related field;
• Experience developing partnerships with community business or industry partners;
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g. word processing spreadsheets email);
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs or contract training;
• Experience with contracts budgeting or compliance processes;
• Ability to travel locally.

• Experience in a community or technical college environment;
• Knowledge of workforce development systems or industry training programs.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month 100% full-time position is $68904 annually. This position is 80% full-time; therefore the salary will be prorated to $55123.
• Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon as practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.
• This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.
• Salary retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at Deadline:Priority screening will begin after July 272026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date maybe considered until the position is filled.
  
  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
  
  Priority Screening Date: July 27 2026
  Interviews with Committee: TBD
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: September 1 2026
  
  Application Procedure:
  To be considered for this position applicants must:
  1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
     • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
     • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
     • A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  • Prior to employment a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
    
    Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  
  
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
  
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