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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The Education Program Manager runs the day-to-day operations of MCAN's provider and workforce education, anchored by the Tennessee Dementia ECHO Program. This role manages the logistics, scheduling, faculty coordination, learner recruitment, and evaluation for three demand-weighted curricula (primary care provider, dementia care navigator, and spoke specialist), and coordinates the additional training that spoke sites and clinical staff require as the network grows..
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the operations of the Tennessee Dementia ECHO Program, including session scheduling, faculty and presenter coordination, curriculum calendars, and platform logistics for the PCP, navigator, and spoke-specialist tracks.
- Recruit, enroll, and track learners across the three curricula, and maintain accurate attendance, completion, and continuing-education records.
- Coordinate continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education (CE) accreditation and credit processing in partnership with the appropriate Vanderbilt office.
- Support onboarding and specialist training for spoke sites as they join the network, and coordinate county Dementia Care Navigator training in partnership with the state's training program.
- Develop and maintain training materials, session guides, and learner-facing communications in collaboration with faculty content leads.
- Build and manage program evaluation, collecting learner feedback and education outcome metrics for continuous improvement and state reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, public health, a health profession, instructional design, health administration, or a related field.
- Three or more years of experience coordinating educational, training, or continuing-education programs.
- Strong project-management skills, with the ability to run recurring programming on a reliable cadence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with Project ECHO or other tele-mentoring / tele-education models.
- Experience administering CME/CE accreditation and credit.
Core Competencies
- Detailed logistical coordination and dependable execution.
- Effective collaboration with clinical faculty and content experts.
- Data tracking and reporting.
- Learner-centered orientation and clear communication.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
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Bachelor'sThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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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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