Workforce Development Program Manager at Universities of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

58000.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Monitoring, Supervisory Authority, Policy Development, Program Implementation, Curriculum Development, Instructor Recruitment, Proposal Writing, Enrollment Monitoring, Marketing Coordination, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Microsoft Office Suite, Web Technology, Project Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Workforce Development Program Manager Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Cont Edu Prog Mgr Job Duties: The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is the largest provider of professional development in Southeastern Wisconsin, providing year-round lifelong learning through varied venues, including short courses, workshops, and certificate programs. UWM SCE delivers online and blended instruction as well as educational opportunities via traditional classroom interaction in our classrooms in downtown Milwaukee and customized, onsite instruction at business locations and other unique locations throughout the city, region, and country. The SCE is looking for an individual to hire as a Workforce Development Program Manager. This position will work full-time (40 hours per week) onsite at the UWM SCE downtown office. After a probationary period of 6 months, this position will be allowed to work from home one day per week. The Workforce Development (WFD) Program Manager is expected to support SCE's commitment to leading change through competency-based programming, promoting local and global collaborations and introducing innovative programing o remain current with customer needs and changes in the work world. A primary responsibility for WFD Program Manager will be to reach out to employers in corporate and non-profit organizations to identify unmet training needs for business and technical roles. In addition, the WFD Program Manager will identify groups of individuals who are likely to be successful in this training such that they will be excellent candidates for promotions and new jobs. While the focus for this position will be on the creation of new training programs for high demand business and technical jobs in southeastern Wisconsin, the WFD Program Manager may be called upon to support other program areas within SCE. Under general supervision and reporting to the Continuing Education Acting Director, the position leads and supervises all aspects of department programming and is expected to perform a wide variety of complex duties exercising good judgment and demonstrating a high level of professionalism and effectiveness in successfully supporting the delivery of face-to-face and online noncredit courses. Communication and working with the business community, professional organizations, instructors, participants, staff and student workers are critical to the success of the programs. Key Job Responsibilities: Supervises the implementation of non-credit continuing education-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the non-credit program in alignment with the strategic plan May monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new non-credit programs or services Department: School of Continuing Education Compensation: $54,000 to $58,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience) Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Eligible to work in the United States Three years of relevant work experience including technology, health and business. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software Ability to maintain flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends when necessary to support programs Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in business, artificial Intelligence, technology, and health industries. Master's degree in related subject matter such as adult education, business, health, and technology. Experience working in higher education environment; adult programming responsibilities a plus Proficient Web Technology skills with documented experience posting and updating website(s); experience with Workday, LLEE, Word Press and/or Canvas software a plus On-line technology experience facilitating programs or large interactive meetings using software such as Teams and Zoom Project Management experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully plan and execute deadline-driven projects with minimal supervision Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills that establish prior experience engaging and building relationships. Experience operating programs that generate revenue to cover program expenses including instructor fees, course materials, and program overhead. Experience monitoring program budgets to maintain positive cash flow. Job Responsibilities: Identify training gaps to meet employer needs in high demand business, health, and technical areas. Build and maintain relationships within local business, health and technology as well as professional organizations to understand needs and trends. Create new courses and programs to prepare individuals for in-demand jobs. Recruit, hire, and coach instructors for new business, health, and technical courses and programs. Initiate new program areas for program revenue generation, determine curriculum, investigate subject matter expertise needs, and locate instructors Write and submit training proposals for customized training and generate additional program revenue Monitor enrollments, evaluate program activity, and use data to identify strategic marketing needs/opportunities to make informed decisions regarding courses offered Coordinate with SCE marketing staff to develop marketing plans - defining audiences, write copy and course descriptions when necessary Review and approve marketing pieces Manage the scheduling of activities related to public and customized training programs, including conferences (instructor, participant, rooms, refreshments, and materials) The program manager is expected to work with the director to develop and manage the budget of the assigned program area(s) and assumes responsibility to ensure positive financial outcomes and overall profitability in managed program areas Education: Bachelor's Degree How to Apply: Interested candidates are required to apply online and provide the following at time of application: Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications Resume In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Apply electronically by the application deadline date of 3/10/2026 Contact Information: Questions about this position should be directed to Amy Rehfeldt at rehfelda@uwm.edu. Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will lead and supervise all aspects of department programming, focusing on competency-based programming, collaborations, and innovative programing to meet customer needs. A primary duty involves reaching out to corporate and non-profit employers to identify unmet training needs for business and technical roles and developing training programs accordingly.