Corporate Program Manager

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Continuing Education department has an opportunity for a Corporate Program Manager to make a difference in Platteville and surrounding areas! This position will help develop credit and non-credit bearing programming to meet the upskilling needs of corporate partners. Serving in our Continued Education unit, this role will help link corporate partners to available learning opportunities as well as developing new programs to support workforce needs.

This is a full-time position offering excellent benefits and paid leave. Salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will require some travel.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, promote, deliver, and evaluate programs for business and industry, education, and other targeted constituencies from inception to delivery.
• Review recommendations for and provide input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services.
• Supervise the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
• Evaluate and establish pipelines to our existing undergraduate and graduate offerings.
• Work with academic programs to develop training and upskilling needs based on local business demand.
• Conduct need assessments and market research to determine educational needs and trends, and translate information into high quality, revenue-generating learning opportunities.
• Develop and manage program budgets and monitor program expenses and revenue.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program instructors and coordinate program support.
• Maintain programs in response to needs, establish and meet enrollment and revenue goals, and develop pathways for growth of programs.
• Develop and implement operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Develop pathways between non-credit and credit offerings.
• Participate in regional, statewide and national networks to identify educational needs and opportunities for unique program development.
• Collaborate with business and industry representatives, professional colleagues and educational agencies, campus academic and administrative units, and other partners.
• Research and seek out alternative funding sources and opportunities to expand resources and supplement program revenue base.
• Participate in strategic planning, market research, promotion for undergraduate, graduate and non-credit offerings.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, adult education, or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the development and management of self-supported, revenue-generating programs.
• Flexibility to work with a range of student and educator styles and personalities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong fiscal management, organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated success in launching and maintaining collaborations and partnerships.
  

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal by March 7, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.