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Mid level education manager jobs go to professionals ready to own curriculum initiatives, mentor program staff, and drive learning outcomes with limited day-to-day oversight. Roles cover 25% remote and hybrid settings across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like HDR, STV, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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BU Summer Term Pre-College programs, a division of the Metropolitan College of Boston University, is home to a portfolio of academic programs that serve over 1300 high school students from across the United States and around the world annually. Non-credit programs offer students' academic enrichment to explore majors, rigorous deep dives into a single subject, or intensive research experiences with BU faculty. Our for-credit program provides exceptional students the opportunity to earn college credit alongside BU students. These programs are primarily residential but also provide commuter and online options. Participants get a taste of college life, exposure to new academic areas, and the chance to explore all that BU has to offer.
About the Program Manager Role:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Operations, the Program Manager manages the Summer Challenge two-week, non-credit pre-college program offered by Summer Term. Using the Slate admissions platform, the Program Manager is responsible for the admissions process of Summer Challenge, a program which receives over 1000 applications and enrolls over 800 students each year. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall successful operation of the Summer Challenge program, including admissions, program planning, communication with students and families, and all operational aspects of this program when in session. The Summer Challenge Program Manager also works cross-functionally with other Program Managers, the Assistant Director of Student Life, and the Director to execute operational and logistical tasks that support the success of the entire program portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Program Manager Is responsible for the admissions process for Summer Challenge using the Slate Technologies platform, including training and managing seasonal application readers, making final admissions decisions with support of seasonal staff, ensures that all phone, email and in-person inquiries related to Summer Challenge are answered in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.
- Serves as liaison and primary point of contact with Summer Challenge instructors, providing all necessary classroom support, including providing rosters, ordering course materials, supporting co-curricular course activities, setting up Blackboard sites, and arranging end-of-program student surveys.
- Manages the process for collection, editing, and dissemination of over 1600 student evaluation letters written by instructors which describe student performance.
- Is responsible for creating, organizing, and implementing program activities for Summer Challenge, in collaboration with other staff.
- Serves on a team with other PMs to plan and execute Sunday arrival day check-ins and provide on-call support during emergencies evenings and weekends when programs are in session.
- With the support of the Pre-College Student Life team, helps hire and supervise residential Program Assistants, manage and resolve student medical and disciplinary issues and program policy infractions.
- Serves as the liaison for our non-profit (CBO) partnerships, working with partner organizations to support low-income students who participate in this program.
- Represents the pre-college program portfolio at in-person and virtual information sessions to recruit prospective students.
- Collects program data, analyzes and reports on the performance of Summer Challenge program, and contributes to conversations about program enhancements and growth.
- Actively uses Excel, Slate, MyBU (BU SIS), and Microsoft suite of programs in daily work; may be required to learn new technology platforms.
- Supports the Assistant Directors, the Director and other Program Managers with other tasks related to the day-to-day operations of the Pre-College Programs and Summer Term offices.
- Please include a cover letter describing your interest in and experience for this position.
Required Skills
- BA/BS with 3 - 5 years or experience or master's with 1 - 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong computer and data management skills; facility with the Microsoft suite, particularly with Excel Strong conflict management skills and/or customer service experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally on behalf of Boston University to internal and external audiences Ability to work on a cross-functional team Posting.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master's Degree preferred Slate experience preferred Experience with high school students preferred Experience working in an academic or higher education environment preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
BU Summer Term Pre-College programs, a division of the Metropolitan College of Boston University, is home to a portfolio of academic programs that serve over 1300 high school students from across the United States and around the world annually. Non-credit programs offer students' academic enrichment to explore majors, rigorous deep dives into a single subject, or intensive research experiences with BU faculty. Our for-credit program provides exceptional students the opportunity to earn college credit alongside BU students. These programs are primarily residential but also provide commuter and online options. Participants get a taste of college life, exposure to new academic areas, and the chance to explore all that BU has to offer.
About the Program Manager Role:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Operations, the Program Manager manages the Summer Challenge two-week, non-credit pre-college program offered by Summer Term. Using the Slate admissions platform, the Program Manager is responsible for the admissions process of Summer Challenge, a program which receives over 1000 applications and enrolls over 800 students each year. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall successful operation of the Summer Challenge program, including admissions, program planning, communication with students and families, and all operational aspects of this program when in session. The Summer Challenge Program Manager also works cross-functionally with other Program Managers, the Assistant Director of Student Life, and the Director to execute operational and logistical tasks that support the success of the entire program portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Program Manager Is responsible for the admissions process for Summer Challenge using the Slate Technologies platform, including training and managing seasonal application readers, making final admissions decisions with support of seasonal staff, ensures that all phone, email and in-person inquiries related to Summer Challenge are answered in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.
- Serves as liaison and primary point of contact with Summer Challenge instructors, providing all necessary classroom support, including providing rosters, ordering course materials, supporting co-curricular course activities, setting up Blackboard sites, and arranging end-of-program student surveys.
- Manages the process for collection, editing, and dissemination of over 1600 student evaluation letters written by instructors which describe student performance.
- Is responsible for creating, organizing, and implementing program activities for Summer Challenge, in collaboration with other staff.
- Serves on a team with other PMs to plan and execute Sunday arrival day check-ins and provide on-call support during emergencies evenings and weekends when programs are in session.
- With the support of the Pre-College Student Life team, helps hire and supervise residential Program Assistants, manage and resolve student medical and disciplinary issues and program policy infractions.
- Serves as the liaison for our non-profit (CBO) partnerships, working with partner organizations to support low-income students who participate in this program.
- Represents the pre-college program portfolio at in-person and virtual information sessions to recruit prospective students.
- Collects program data, analyzes and reports on the performance of Summer Challenge program, and contributes to conversations about program enhancements and growth.
- Actively uses Excel, Slate, MyBU (BU SIS), and Microsoft suite of programs in daily work; may be required to learn new technology platforms.
- Supports the Assistant Directors, the Director and other Program Managers with other tasks related to the day-to-day operations of the Pre-College Programs and Summer Term offices.
- Please include a cover letter describing your interest in and experience for this position.
Required Skills
- BA/BS with 3 - 5 years or experience or master's with 1 - 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong computer and data management skills; facility with the Microsoft suite, particularly with Excel Strong conflict management skills and/or customer service experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally on behalf of Boston University to internal and external audiences Ability to work on a cross-functional team Posting.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master's Degree preferred Slate experience preferred Experience with high school students preferred Experience working in an academic or higher education environment preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Mid Level Education Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level education manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the design or delivery of a training program, curriculum, or learning initiative from start to finish. Quantify your impact with outcomes like completion rates, learner scores, or program growth. Applications that show you can operate independently and make sound decisions without constant guidance stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level education managers?
Companies hiring mid level education managers right now include HDR, STV, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of school districts, corporate learning and development teams, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations that need managers who can run programs with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level education manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer type. About 25% of mid level education manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with corporate learning and development roles skewing more flexible than roles tied to in-person instruction or campus operations. Filtering by work setting when you search helps narrow options quickly.
How do I move up to a mid level education manager role?
The path runs through demonstrated ownership. Early in your career, focus on deepening expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategy, or program coordination, then seek out projects where you take the lead rather than assist. Showing measurable results, such as improved learner outcomes or a program you built from scratch, signals you're ready to step into a mid level role with broader responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level education managers?
Mid Level education manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing training, compliance, or professional development programs that require a manager with enough experience to operate without heavy supervision.