Job Details

Program Manager

Position Number: 6314061
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Program Manager

Requisition Number: 65398
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 06-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Division of Continuing Education is encouraging applications for the Program Manager position! The Division of Continuing Education (CE) at CU Boulder provides quality, innovative, lifelong learning opportunities for a diverse student population by extending the educational resources of the university to the Boulder community, the state of Colorado, and beyond. The Program Manager is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Dean for Strategic Engagement.

The position maintains responsibility for managing and improving the day-to-day operations of assigned program offerings, to include providing information for students, faculty, and colleagues; program data research, analysis, and reporting; comprehensive administrative support; program strategy, development, implementation, and review; and program website updates. The role works closely with other CE core program staff to collaborate around course/program strategy and departmental communications.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Wherever you are in your degree, career, or life, our flexible programs give you the tools to reach your goals. Whether you're looking to find balance, get ahead, make a career pivot, or simply expand your experiences and abilities, we're here for you.

With courses offered both online and in person, Continuing Education is both a gateway and a bridge-connecting you to the next phase of your journey.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Program Administration:

Collaborate with CE Records, Registration, and Accounting offices to create courses in various modalities (hybrid online/in-person, online/remote, and in-person) in CU-SIS, and ensure that enrollment, billing, and tuition are being processed and communicated appropriately.
Create course schedules and learning modalities that meet student/program needs and are in compliance with faculty hiring guidelines.
Collaborate with the assistant dean, CE Marketing & Communication, academic departments, individual instructors, and other collaborators to contribute to the creation of effective website content and communications
Communicate information about the program/s - purpose, enrollment requirements, offerings, policies/procedures, etc., to students, staff, and faculty.
Maintain and provide critical data - e.g., course completion rates, student demographics, FCQ summaries, etc. - to the assistant dean for the purposes of program assessment.

Faculty Support:

Collaborate with CE Accounting/HR staff to ensure that faculty are set up in the system promptly and payroll runs smoothly.
Provide comprehensive onboarding to faculty and ensure they receive the necessary support for effective teaching in the hybrid online/in-person modality and student success.
Provide support and strategic input for faculty professional development initiatives.
Serve as a supportive and knowledgeable resource for faculty questions and program policy matters.

Program Mission/Strategy:

Guide the strategy of the assigned programs (hybrid, online, in-person) and how they support the goals and needs of the division, main campus, etc.
Develop, maintain, and achieve strategic goals for the program/s that enhance enrollments, fiscal performance, program reputation, and student success.

Program Policies and Procedures:

Coordinate the efforts of various constituents to determine, implement, and maintain the best policies and procedures for assigned program/s.
Ensure that policies and procedures align with the main campus, school/college, and the division, and that they promote equity across departments, programs, and students.
Develop strategies for improvements and implement changes, as needed.
Ensure compliance with campus, CDHE, and accreditation guidelines.

Fiscal Management:

Develop and manage a budget for the assigned program/s.
Develop new policies and procedures as necessary to achieve fiscal goals and objectives and to assure fiscal soundness of the program/s.
Manage program revenues and expenses and, if applicable, initiate/track revenue share disbursements to departments/colleges.
Maintain accurate records of course enrollments and the budget agreement impacts of various departments.
Work closely with CE Accounting to ensure money is transferred in a timely manner to departments/schools/colleges.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This position may occasionally represent the assistant deans/assistant directors and/or CE at meetings, serve on CE or university committees, assist with special events, etc., and/or perform other job-related duties as assigned by the assistant dean, and/or dean of Continuing Education.
Attend CE and subunit meetings.
Regularly seek out and attend professional development opportunities, specific to supporting faculty or students, and managing programs.

What You Should Know

This position will typically work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and have a hybrid work schedule.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually. Relocation assistance may be available per divisional guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Master's degree, ideally in higher education or an area related to the assigned program(s).
3+ years of related professional experience.
Prior work engaging with college/university faculty.

What You Will Need

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within academic units, campus departments, and Continuing Education colleagues at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and within a collaborative work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative approaches to solving problems.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple requests, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students of a diverse set of backgrounds.
Interest in learning and skills for clearly explaining concepts and policies to instructors and students.
Exceptional organizational, planning, analytical, and technical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to plan, create, and organize budgetary reports.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover letter that briefly describes your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 6, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Program-Manager/65398