CE Manager – Business and Industry

North Central Texas College; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Texas College is seeking a CE Manager – Business and Industry to oversee development and administration of noncredit programs, certificates, and pathways in business, CDL, and related fields.

The role leads a team, manages scheduling and budgets, and collaborates with industry partners to expand workforce training and community education; reporting to the CE Division Director.

Qualifications

• Proficient in standard office procedures and technologies.
• Skilled in continuing education course and program development, planning and evaluation.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with professionals and stakeholders.
• Experience in providing instructor and classroom support.
• Familiar with project management, budgeting and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of industry certifications and higher education functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate work to implement programs on schedule.
• Develop and market business and industry continuing education certificates and pathways.
• Create new noncredit courses and programs with industry credentials.
• Manage contract training and workforce grant initiatives for partners and students.
• Ensure compliance with state guidelines and licensure requirements.
• Recruit instructors, negotiate salaries, observe performance, and advise improvements.
• Support division tasks and prepare reports and long-range plans.
• Represent the college in local and statewide committees and events.

Skills

Office procedures

Course development

Communication

Community outreach

Instructor support

Project management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Industry certifications

Higher education processes

Job description

Subject to criminal background check. Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts are required in addition to application. Salary is $62,084. Based on the Gainesville campus. Travel between campuses and off-site locations will be expected.

North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.

Posting Number

Posting Number 9002132

Title

Title CE Manager – Business and Industry

Position Type

Position Type Full-Time

Department

Department Lifelong Learning

Job Summary

The Continuing Education (CE) Manager – Business and Industry oversees the development and administration of business and industry courses and educational pathways (e.g., business, CDL , computers, engineering/industrial technology, professional certifications, etc.) and relevant industry-based certification programs, community-based education, noncredit education courses, and training for adults and students looking to pursue learning outside of a degree. In this role, the Manager will supervise and lead a team of individuals tasked with creating and managing new and existing programs. Through this supervision, the Manager will oversee planning, scheduling, and budgetary operations. The Manager will provide and apply administrative and technical knowledge while working independently or as part of a team to complete division projects or grant-related tasks. The Manager will report to the Director or CE Division Dean. This position is key to attaining additional industry and community partnerships, developing long-range goals for a greater presence in the service area, and participating in state initiatives and committees as they pertain to the job.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervises and distributes work to support staff in order to implement arrangements and ensure compliance with stated schedules and commitments of assigned programs.
• Coordinates the planning, development, marketing, and implementation of business and industry continuing education workforce certificates and certifications, and educational pathways that position students for well-paying careers and/or provide upskilling training opportunities.
• Develops new business and industry workforce courses and programs that include or prepare students for obtaining industry-based certificates and/or credentials of value.
• Manage the development and implementation of contract training and workforce grants to support the educational and training needs of business partners and students as needed.
• Ensures compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board guidelines, licensure requirements and other state and federal regulations.
• Recruits and interviews instructors, negotiates salaries and may observe and evaluate instructional performance and advise instructors regarding improvements.
• Provides administrative and technical support for special projects and division tasks to support the operational needs of a continuing education division.
• Performs necessary administrative duties such as correspondence and reports, including summary reports of individual programs, analyzes enrollment trends and actively participates in long-range planning for future program needs.
• Participates in local professional, community and statewide committees and events to represent the college.
• Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.

Required Education

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in standard office procedures to include using standard office equipment and technologies (e.g., computers, applicable computer software, printers, scanners, etc.).
• Skilled in continuing education course and program development, planning, implementation, evaluation, curriculum identification and development, and proposal writing.
• Skilled in effective and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in community outreach to include building and maintaining relationships with professionals, community leaders, and other stakeholders throughout the college’s service area.
• Skilled in providing instructor and classroom support.
• Familiar with project management practices.
• Knowledgeable of strategic management and planning as a means of resource allocation.
• Familiar with the development, monitoring, and assessment of program budgets in coordination with the division Dean.
• Familiar with industry-based certifications to support student and stakeholder educational and training needs and student completion.
• Familiar with higher education functional areas, such as admissions, student services, and financial services, to support students and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Required Experience

• Experience in non-credit education (3 years)
• Development of business and industry courses and programs (3 years)

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/10/2026

Closing Date

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Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript

Optional Documents