Manager of Educational & Career Readiness Pittsburgh, PA

Educational and Career Readiness Programming
Develop and deliver college readiness career exploration career-connected learning and workforce preparation activities aligned with the School of Educations priorities related to student success and regional workforce needs.
Design programs that address systemic barriers and promote equitable outcomes for underserved populations.
Integrate evidence-based practices in college readiness adult education career development and transition support.

Program Leadership and Operations
Coordinate program implementation across multiple sites and populations aligning activities with approved scopes of work and funder expectations.
Support grant renewal and sustainability planning through outcome documentation and impact narratives.

Partnerships Community Engagement and Regional Impact
Cultivate and sustain partnerships with K-12 districts community colleges community-based organizations employers and workforce development agencies.
Serve as a liaison between the School of Education and external partners to strengthen pathways pipelines and cross-sector collaboration (e.g. P-20 related technical assistance for institutions community college transfer student wraparound services youth college and career readiness programming etc.).

Assessment Data and Continuous Improvement
Implement assessment and evaluation strategies aligned with programming objectives.
Track participation outcomes and benchmarks; prepare reports for funders and School leadership stakeholders.
Use quantitative and qualitative data to support program improvement learning and impact reporting.


Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Education Higher Education Counseling Workforce Development Public Policy

3 years managing educational career readiness or transition programs; grant-funded experience preferred.

Demonstrated experience working with youth/adult learners across educational & career pathways.
Background in student success and lifelong learning through readiness and transition programming.
Experience serving diverse populations & coordinating complex initiatives.
Strong project management organizational & communication skills.
Knowledge of program design evidence-based practice and program evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Education Higher Education Counseling Workforce Development Public Policy.
Experience working within a School of Education higher education institution or research-practice partnership.
Familiarity with federal state or foundation-funded initiatives.
Experience collaborating with K-12 postsecondary and workforce systems.
Knowledge of regional workforce development priorities.
Job Summary
Performs all administrative and operational functions of a program. Coordinates all program events and personnel and provides services directly to customers. Develops and implements program policies and procedures. Performs budgetary functions and oversees media communications website updates and newsletters.

Essential Functions
The University of Pittsburgh School of Education seeks a Manager of Educational and Career Readiness to lead grant-funded initiatives that support youth and adult learners transitions to postsecondary education and the workforce. Reporting to the Director of Educational Enrichment and Transition Programs this position advances the schools priorities by promoting student success community engagement and regional impact.

The Manager will oversee the day-to-day program operations collaborate with school community and workforce partners and ensure alignment with grant objectives timelines and reporting requirements. Responsibilities include program development and coordination and continuous improvement of educational and career readiness programs that support learners at critical transition points from secondary education to postsecondary study credential completion and meaningful employment. This individual will partner closely with community organizations community colleges school districts and workforce stakeholders in our efforts to deliver high-impact data-informed programming aligned with grant objectives and School of Education priorities.

This is a full-time grant-funded position hybrid position with 20% travel that is renewable contingent upon funding and performance.


Physical Effort
Mostly sedentary computer/office work some travel across regional partner sites must be able to get to various offices across campus when needed. Minimal lifting pushing and pulling.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.


Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Manager
Job Family Administrative Support
Job Sub-Family Program & Project Management
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional variations
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range $45000 - $55000 per year
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Criminal Record Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable