Program Manager for Workforce Development

Job Title

Program Manager for Workforce Development

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Research Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

PURPOSE
The Program Manager for Workforce Development will be responsible for overseeing all online continuing education programs, working with third party contracted course providers, facilitating engagement with local, state and federal participant funding agents and developing new extension services infrastructure and entrepreneurial activities. This employee will also develop and deliver university youth programs with focus on workforce development, research and recruitment.

DESCRIPTION
Workforce Development: 80%

• Oversee and manage all online continuing education and workforce development programs
• Build and manage relationships with external employers and non-academic education partners
• Develop and support staff and faculty intellectual capital extension services

Youth Programs: 20%

• Develop and deliver innovative youth programs with focus on workforce development, research and recruitment
• Support faculty and staff in developing and delivering innovative youth programs with focus on workforce development, research and recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Five (5) years in a position with responsibilities for professional development and/or continuing education, with some to include experience in higher education and with youth programs
• Capable of designing and delivering innovative programs to a variety of populations
• Able to work in online learning management systems
• Capable of utilizing various mediums for promotion and marketing activities
• Knowledge of workforce development programs and needs
• Exemplary service excellence experience

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Five (5) years of professional experience in higher education
• History of successful leadership roles in workforce development, continuing education and entrepreneurial partnerships

SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - $60,000 Annually, Depending on Education and/or Experience

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.