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Program Manager, Workforce Development

Arizona State University

Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe
JR123854

End Date: August 9, 2026
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The Office of Global Outreach and Extended Education (GOEE) develops innovative professional education programs that extend the impact of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering beyond traditional degree programs. Working with faculty, industry, government, and academic partners, GOEE designs and delivers workforce development, executive education, corporate training, and lifelong learning programs that help individuals and organizations build practical skills for today's rapidly evolving workforce in areas such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, engineering leadership, sustainability, and other emerging technologies.

Salary Range:

$57,900.00 - $78,500 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

Program Development & Management

- Support the development and continuous improvement of professional education and workforce development programs aligned with industry needs and organizational priorities.
- Collaborate with Product Manager to validate market research, identify new program opportunities, and contribute to grant-funded initiatives and strategic workforce development efforts.
- Develop project plans and coordinate activities to move programs from concept through launch while balancing timelines, resources, and stakeholder needs.

Program Operations & Portfolio Support

- Coordinate the successful delivery and ongoing management of assigned programs by overseeing operational planning, faculty and partner communications, learner experience, and launch readiness.
- Maintain program budgets, documentation, reporting, and operational tracking tools while monitoring progress and supporting continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of GOEE priorities.

Program Leadership & Partnership

- Supervise program support staff by providing coaching, performance management, work prioritization, and professional development to ensure high-quality program delivery.
- Build and maintain working relationships with domestic and international industry and government, as well as faculty and institutional academic partners to support program planning, implementation, and long-term engagement.
- Represent GOEE in meetings with external partners and stakeholders, including international collaborators, requiring occasional flexibility to accommodate different time zones.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience developing or managing professional education, workforce development, executive education, continuing education, or corporate training programs.
- Experience collaborating with faculty, instructional designers, industry partners, or other stakeholders to develop educational programs.
- Experience developing proposals, budgets, scopes of work, grant-funded initiatives, or business cases.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs or complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading professional staff or project teams.
- Familiarity with curriculum development, adult learning principles, or instructional design processes.
- Experience using learning management systems, CRM platforms, AI enabled tools and resources, Smartsheet, Airtable, and data reporting tools.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and the ability to quickly learn new technical subject areas while supporting innovative workforce development programs.

Department Statement:

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. As the lead institution for the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, we enhance homeland security operations through advanced tools and technologies.

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important:

Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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About Arizona State University:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.