Continuing Education (CE) Program Manager

Continuing Education (CE) Program Manager


Job Category: S11
Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff
Supervisor's Title: Dean of Continuing Education
Location: Blong Technology Center, Davenport (12)

Salary
$62,900.00 - $78,700.00/Year

Job Description
The Continuing Education Program Manager is responsible for supporting and expanding non-credit workforce training programs that address business, industry, and community needs. This position will provide additional capacity across multiple program areas, assisting with the management and growth of established offerings while leading the development of new programs in strategically important fields.

A key focus of this role is the growth of Information Technology programming, including identifying workforce needs, developing curriculum, building employer partnerships, recruiting instructors, and launching industry-relevant training and credentialing opportunities. The position works collaboratively with other program managers to strengthen existing programs and expand the division's ability to respond to emerging workforce demands.

This position is funded through WTED and supports strategic growth initiatives in high-demand sectors, including Information Technology, Manufacturing, Safety, and other workforce-focused training areas.

Required Qualifications


- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. •
- Must have at least three years project and/or program management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to organize data, work independently and meet deadlines, and work accurately under pressure. •
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to recruit, train and retain a talented pool of part-time instructors or staff.
- Successful candidate must possess exceptional communication skills.
- Must possess computer proficiency using various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite Applications.



Preferred Qualifications


- Experience developing curriculum preferred
- At least five years project and/or program management experience
- Demonstration of project management proficiency
- Technical knowledge in the area of information technology
- Budget management experience preferred
- At least one year of supervisory experience or experience successfully leading teams



Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities


- Develop curriculum, administer and schedule continuing education training programs for appropriate occupational fields and industries and subject areas as assigned.
- Partner with Business Solutions Consultants to create customized noncredit training programs for local business and industry.
- When necessary, go on sales calls with a Business Solutions Consultant and attend industry events.
- Responsible for recruitment, selection and management of Continuing Education instructors. Responsible for securing and managing Continuing Education instructors to make sure goals are being met. Including working with team members to devise new, innovative approaches to finding and retaining a diverse pool of high-quality instructors.
- Responsible for negotiating and documenting contracts and working with the EICC Business Office to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Responsible for needs assessments, program analysis/selection, analysis of trends and research and development of new and innovative programs in assigned topics.
- Utilize LERN tools, benchmarks, and formulas to market program offerings, determine pricing, evaluate current offerings including enrollment trends and cancellation rates, and develop new courses/programs.
- Monitor and analyze budget revenue projections, program expenses, maintain appropriate operating margins and other benchmarks in support of CE Department Strategic Plans.
- Must maintain a commitment to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
- Provide content and input on marketing materials and the EICC website. Refresh materials as needed.
- Work collaboratively with appropriate departments and offices of the college to meet CE goals including developing or active participation in advisory committee meetings and state, national, and local professional organizations related to subject area(s).
- Maintain accuracy of data collection and coding to meet regulatory compliance
- Perform all other duties as assigned



EICC Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, mailto:equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: mailto:OCR.Denver@ed.gov

Posting Number: S246P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Close Date:
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