Academic Affairs Program Manager - Adult Basic Education Career Pathways

Compensation
$53,997.00-$67,496.00
Limited Term End Date
6-30-2026

Position Summary
The Academic Affairs Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing various academic programs within an educational institution. This position works closely with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and execution of academic initiatives. The program manager role consists of duties such as, curriculum development, program evaluation, student support services, and faculty development. The Academic Affairs Program Manager also plays a key role in budgeting, policy development to enhance the overall quality, and effectiveness of academic programs. The manager serves as principal point of representation and liaison with external constituencies on operational matters and provides day-to-day technical and professional guidance as leadership to the area of expertise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, leads, and manages staff, which includes prioritizing, and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy, and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops full-scale program plans and associated communication documents.
• Plans, schedules, and tracks program timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Manages and oversees the administrative and daily operations of the program, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provides technical or professional coordination and leadership in executing program/project activities.
• Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of project activity data, and prepares comprehensive statistical and narrative project reports.
• Manages research or project datasets and ensures proper reporting and administration of requirements.
• Prepares financial reports and manages contract, grant, or state funding, including budget monitoring and proposal writing.
• Applies strong organizational, time management, critical thinking, and analytical skills to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively.
• Examines and re-engineers operations and procedures, formulates policy, and implements new strategies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree

• Associate's degree

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience

• Experience working with students, faculty, and staff in an adult education program.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in academic or workforce program development.
• Experience working with a variety of partners including state agencies, employers, and nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of WIOA funded Integrated Education and Training programs.