Education Program Manager Jobs

Education Program Manager jobs are open across nonprofits, K-12 districts, higher education, edtech, and corporate learning and development, at every level from program coordinator to senior director, with specializations in curriculum development, workforce training, and community outreach. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles506+
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerChampaign Unit 4 Schools
Top cityBoston, MA
Work type49% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Education Program Manager-Tennessee Memory Care Assessment Network
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Education Program Manager-Tennessee Memory Care Assessment Network
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Master's degree

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Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education, Digital Marketing Program
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Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education, Digital Marketing Program
Prince George's Community College
Largo, Maryland
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1 (3361)
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Paraprofessional Educator/Multilingual Education Program - Group 1 (3361)
Natick Public Schools
Natick, Massachusetts
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
Tutoring & Academic Support
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Special Education Teacher (RISE I Program)
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Special Education Teacher (RISE I Program)
Woburn Public Schools
Woburn, Massachusetts
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
$63k.53 - $114k.56/yr
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Program Associate, Higher Education
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Program Associate, Higher Education
Active Minds
Remote
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$53k - $68k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Education Program Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Champaign Unit 4 Schools10
  • Denver Public Schools9
  • Medical College of Wisconsin7
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center7
  • Stamford Public Schools5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education23
  • Healthcare & Medical Services5
  • Food & Beverage1
  • Science & Research1
  • Agriculture & Farming1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in education program manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in education, public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field
  • Three or more years of experience designing, implementing, or managing educational programs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets and track expenditures against goals
  • Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Cornerstone
  • Experience with grant reporting, compliance documentation, or program evaluation frameworks
  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder communication skills across diverse participant groups

Tips for Your Education Program Manager Job Search

Quantify outcomes in your resume

Education program managers are expected to show impact. Replace vague descriptions with measurable results: number of learners served, completion rates improved, or budgets managed. Hiring managers in this field scan for evidence that programs you ran actually moved the needle.

Tailor your resume to the funder type

A resume for a nonprofit education program manager role should emphasize grant compliance and community partnerships, while a corporate learning and development role wants business alignment and ROI language. The same experience reads very differently depending on which version you send.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists education program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by sector, not just title

Search for education program manager roles by sector: K-12, higher education, edtech, workforce development, and corporate learning each hire for this title with different expectations. Filtering by sector lets you focus on openings where your background is the strongest match.

Prepare a program overview for interviews

Most education program manager interviews include a case question or presentation where you walk through a program you designed or managed. Have a concise narrative ready: the need you identified, how you built the program, who delivered it, and what changed afterward.

Negotiate start dates around program cycles

Education program managers often inherit active programs mid-cycle. When negotiating your offer, ask about the current program calendar so you can set a start date that gives you time to onboard before a major launch, enrollment window, or reporting deadline.

Education Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most education program managers?

The companies hiring the most education program managers right now include Champaign Unit 4 Schools, Denver Public Schools, and Medical College of Wisconsin, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in organizations that receive federal or state education funding and must demonstrate program outcomes.

How many education program manager jobs are remote?

About 51% of education program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in edtech, corporate learning and development, and national nonprofit roles. Positions tied to specific school districts, community sites, or in-person cohort delivery are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become an education program manager?

Most education program managers start in direct instruction, curriculum design, case management, or program coordination before moving into a management role. Building experience overseeing a program's logistics, budget, or staff, even informally, is the most direct path. A background in education, public administration, or nonprofit management is common, and certifications in project management or instructional design can strengthen your candidacy when competing for senior roles.

How do you get hired as an education program manager with little experience?

Candidates with limited direct experience often break in by emphasizing transferable work: managing events, coordinating volunteers, leading training sessions, or overseeing a grant-funded initiative in a junior role. Framing any experience where you planned, delivered, and evaluated an educational activity as program management experience, backed by measurable outcomes, helps close the gap. Roles titled program coordinator or program associate are common entry points that lead directly into manager positions.

What does the education program manager interview process look like?

The interview process for education program manager roles typically includes an initial screening call focused on your program background, followed by one or two panel interviews with hiring managers, program staff, and sometimes community partners or department leads. Many organizations include a practical component, such as a short presentation on a program you managed or a case exercise where you outline how you would design or improve a program. References from supervisors or program partners are commonly requested before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to education program manager jobs?

You can find and apply to education program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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