Program Manager for Leadership Education

Job Description

Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager for Leadership Education to join their team.

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed beginning July 27th 2026.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement the Program Manager for Leadership Education leads the day-to-day implementation of the Husky Leadership Certificate and some CELE Civic Fellowships and addition the Program Manager supports the coordination of other leadership education efforts including Presidential Scholarship programmingplanningorfacilitatingstudent leadership trainings or workshops andconveningcommunities of practice around leadership education for instructors and range of tasks in this position will include: direct advising with students selected for civic fellowships/scholarships guiding student reflection on their leadership development outreach to students and campus partners regarding leadership education programmingmanaging multiple simultaneousprojectswork with faculty/instructors to support leadership education in their classrooms and management of online systems and web content to enable and support civic leadership learning at the University of Washington.

This is a student-facing position that is eligible for telework up to two days per week. On campus work location is in Mary Gates Hall.

This position has received funding through June 30 2028 and has the possibility of being extended if additional funding is received.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Programming for General Undergraduate Audience (50%):

• Oversee and manage implementation of the Husky Leadership Certificate (HLC).
• Identifyand develop campus partnerships to integrate HLC into existing programs to enhance leadership-focused learning opportunities.
• Connect campus partners with one another and build a community of practice around leadership education.

Civic Fellowship and Award management and student advising (25%):

• Advise and support student leadership development through civic fellowships and scholarships via ongoing programming thatfacilitatesreflective learning and network building.

Leadership Education Student Outreach and Event Coordination (15%):

• Develop andregularly offerco-curricular programming workshops and information sessions on civic leadership and leadership education themes.
• Play a key role in the growth development and integration of civic leadership and leadership education content throughout the undergraduate experience.

Organizational Culture and Participation (10%):

• Serve as a thought partner and key collaborator with CELE programs.
• Play a key role in developing andmaintainingan internal organization culture consistent with CELE Center values and strategic priorities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for thisopportunityyour application mustdemonstrateyou meet both the minimum qualifications andadditionalqualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelors degree.
• Three years of professional experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Aptitude for developing collaborative relationships with colleagues faculty staff students and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately (through written word and public speaking) with varied stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative in a team-based environment while simultaneously followingthrough onindependent projects.
• Creativeproblem-solvingskills ability to balance a variety of time sensitive duties and flexibility as priorities shift.
• Strong organizational skills creativitydemonstratedattention to detail ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exhibit an appreciation of sensitivity to and a respect for a diverse academic environmentinclusive ofstudentsfacultyand staff of many social economic cultural ideologicalracialand ethnic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with college studentleadershipidentity development and programming.
• Strong commitment to supporting students socially responsible leadership learning and utilizingan equity lens in leadership education programming.
• Experience with program development and management.

Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter.

Our University is committed to creating a community where individuals from all backgrounds and experiences have equal opportunities to participate succeed and feel a sense of your cover letter please describe how your academic extracurricular or other relevant experiences support this commitment. Include specific actions challenges faced and lessons learned.

About theTeam

UndergraduateAcademic Affairs (UAA)shapes advances and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Stafffacultyand students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.

Within UAA theCommunity Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE)unit provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge skills and attitudes needed to contribute to thriving communities. Building authentic community and campus partnershipsdriveour work. CELE programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning democratic engagement leadership education pK-12 studentsuccessand place-based initiatives.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.