Montgomery College, Gaithersburg Business Training Center, has an immediate need for a Full-time Program Manager. Workforce Development and Continuing Education – Transportation and Safety Institute. The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend schedule. This is a Non-union, Exempt, Grade 27 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is currently eligible for telework (1) day(s) a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Identify community needs and develop/maintain partnerships for selected service and resources.
- Schedule, assign, inspect and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards.
- Conduct instructor recruitment/interviewing and make recommendations to hire.
- Evaluate courses, curriculum and programs.
- Develop and manage the annual WD&CE program budget, price programs and negotiate contracts; submit program projections for annual budget.
- Analyze program data to establish enrollment and budget projections.
- Develop quality assurance methodology to evaluate/measure quality and financial viability of programs.
- Respond to problems and inquiries on technical/educational issues.
- Perform initial problem determination/identification and resolve and/or develop alternative resolutions.
- Analyze and report on progress toward financial/enrollment targets.
- Meet with representatives of County businesses and organizations to assess needs, plan training, negotiate contracts, and develop/maintain association and/or relationship.
- Solicit and evaluate course proposals, reviews syllabi/materials, schedule and prices courses.
- Oversee logistics for effective course delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate teacher effectiveness and student success and satisfaction, review evaluations and student feedback and retention.
- Advise students on appropriate course selection.
- Initiate new programs and respond to RFPs.
- Submit program progress reports to appropriate individuals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, educational technology, computer science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
- Three years of related experience including two years of program leadership/management experience. Training in communications, marketing, program supervision, leadership, writing, public speaking, project management, and instructional design and/or teaching strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to balance the demands of educational programming with financial needs and goals.
- Knowledge of workforce development programs, management, best practices and emerging trends.
- Excellent leadership, presentation, organization and customer service skills, as well as the ability to lead, instruct, train, guide and motivate others.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of existing computing platforms used in business that are appropriate for the delivery of instruction in and outside of the classroom.
- Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and application.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, project management software, familiarity with computer hardware and peripheral devices.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with education, higher education, or training environments.
Hiring Range $63,375 to $82,376/annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.
Application Process:
- Click Here to apply online
- Initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience. Please include a complete resume/application including all relevant or related experience.
- Online applications must be received by May 15, 2024
- For consideration, you must: (optional)
Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;
Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
- Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
- For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
- Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.