Education Programs Manager — Hybrid & Grants

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds seeks a seasoned administrator to lead Syracuse field staff, oversee grants, education, and training programs aimed at delivering high‑quality education services. You will build strong employer and union partnerships, guide program development, and supervise budgeting and vendor relations.

Responsibilities include strategic planning with leadership, managing resources, and directing outreach efforts in the Syracuse area, with some flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, education related fields, or labor/management work or equivalent years of experience required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience managing education or training programs for adult learners required; to include a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience required
• Intermediate skill level of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel preferred
• Experience running programs in a labor-management environment and/or supervising adult education or health care workforce programs
• Experience with managing budgets and accounting transactions required. Strong project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise field staff in the Syracuse Training Employment Funds office as they handle aspects of grants, education, training activities related to the promotion and delivery of high-quality education programs
• Develop and maintain relationships with key employer and union stakeholders and oversee day-to-day decision making, oversight, development, and administration of innovative educational programming and partnership
• Oversee marketing, outreach, and recruitment in the Syracuse area with guidance from Regional Director
• Implement innovative cohort initiatives, assess employee and employer needs, and align interests
• Research and manage grant funded initiatives within budget constraints while providing high quality service
• Monitor adult education, professional, and workplace skills programs; manage educational vendors
• Lead department strategic planning, document processes, and inform stakeholders
• Lead team through operational challenges and change management
• Perform special projects and assignments as directed by management

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare/education/labor-management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds seeks a seasoned administrator to lead Syracuse field staff, oversee grants, education, and training programs aimed at delivering high‑quality education services. You will build strong employer and union partnerships, guide program development, and supervise budgeting and vendor relations.

Responsibilities include strategic planning with leadership, managing resources, and directing outreach efforts in the Syracuse area, with some flexible hours as needed.