Education Program Manager

Vineyard Cincinnati Church; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineyard Cincinnati Church is seeking an Education Program Manager to oversee educational programs that help Healing Center guests gain knowledge, skills, and confidence for stability and long-term goals. Responsibilities include managing GED/ESOL, financial literacy, and job readiness programs, plus coordinating Thrive and volunteer instructors.

The role requires developing curriculum, scheduling, budgeting, and promoting programs to guests and the community, ensuring accessibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, nonprofit management, workforce development, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with adult basic education, GED, ESOL, digital literacy, workforce readiness, coaching, and program tracking databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee educational programs (GED, ESOL, financial literacy, job readiness, life skills).
• Manage Thrive program: recruitment, scheduling, facilitator coordination, curriculum planning, participant support.
• Identify new classes based on guest and community needs; regularly evaluate program effectiveness.
• Offer classroom, tutoring, and online learning options; manage budget, materials, technology, and resources.
• Lead, train, and assess volunteer teachers and tutors; manage scheduling and placement.
• Develop training opportunities for instructors; escalate issues to HC Volunteer Program Manager.
• Stay current on adult education practices and learning technology; promote programs via website and social media.
• Maintain clear procedures for educational programs and ongoing program tracking.

Skills

Mission & Values Alignment

Strategic & Systems Thinker

Adaptability

Volunteer Development

Time Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Decisiveness

System Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management System

Database Management

Job description

Education Program Manager

The Education Program Manager leads educational programs that help Healing Center guests gain the knowledge, skills, confidence, and support they need to build greater stability and work toward long-term goals. These programs may include GED, ESOL, computer skills, financial education, job readiness, and life skills. The Education Program Manager makes sure each program is welcoming, practical, and responsive to guests’ needs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Management

• Develop and oversee educational programs, including financial literacy, job readiness, GED, ESOL, computer skills, and related resources.


• Manage the Thrive program, including participant recruitment, program scheduling, facilitator coordination, curriculum planning, and ongoing participant support.


• Identify and recommend new classes and learning opportunities based on guest and community needs.


• Regularly evaluate programs to ensure they are effective, relevant, and appropriate for guests’ needs and learning abilities.


• Offer a variety of learning options, including classroom instruction, tutoring, and online learning.


• Manage the education budget, materials, technology, and other resources.


• Develop and maintain clear procedures for educational programs.

Volunteer Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and assess volunteer teachers, leaders, mentors, and tutors.


• Oversee scheduling ensuring volunteer placement is balanced and assigned appropriately according to skills, gifting, and interests.


• Provide train-the-trainer opportunities and other effective growth and development opportunities for instructors.


• Intercede regarding issues and concerns. Escalate issues appropriately to the HC Volunteer Program Manager.

Professional Development & Marketing

• Stay current on adult education practices, teaching methods, and learning technology.


• Participate in relevant training, seminars, and professional networks.


• Work with the appropriate staff to promote educational programs through the Healing Center's website, social media, and other outreach efforts.

Required Competencies

• Mission & Values Alignment


• Strategic & Systems Thinker


• Adaptability


• Volunteer Development


• Time Management


• Communication


• Relationship Building


• Problem Solving


• Decisiveness


• System Management

VCC's expectations of staff is that we model healthy discipleship by being an active participant within the life of the church. This is demonstrated primarily by commitment to being a Shareholder. The Shareholder Commitment includes basic behaviors like attending worship services, exercising personal spiritual disciplines, Biblical conflict resolution, and tithing 10% of your income.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in education, social services, nonprofit management, workforce development, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE Preferred experience with adult basic education, GED, ESOL, digital literacy, financial education, workforce readiness, coaching, and using a database or learning management system for program tracking.